Tyler v. Tyler

48 N.E. 1075, 170 Mass. 150, 1898 Mass. LEXIS 165

Opinion

Field, C. J.

This case, on the facts appearing in the exceptions, is governed by Pub. Sts. c. 145, §§ 4 and 10, and c. 146, § 22. The case is not within St. 1895, c. 427, and St. 1896, c. 499, and these statutes were not intended to repeal Pub. Sts. c. 145, § 10. It is competent for the Legislature of the Commonwealth to regulate by statute the marriage of persons domiciled within the Commonwealth, although the' general rule of law is that a marriage valid in the place where it is celebrated is valid everywhere. The provisions of statute applicable to the present case declare that “ the marriage shall be deemed void in this Commonwealth.” Commonwealth v. Graham, 157 Mass. 73. Commonwealth v. Lane, 113 Mass. 458. White v. White, 105 Mass. 325.

Exceptions overruled.