District of Columbia Statutes
§ 16-921 — Validity of marriage, action to determine.
District of Columbia § 16-921
JurisdictionDistrict of Columbia
Title 16Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
Ch. 9Divorce, Annulment, Separation, Support, Etc.
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Bluebook
D.C. Code § 16-921 (2026).
Text
When the validity of an alleged marriage is denied by either of the parties thereto the other party may institute an action for affirming the marriage, and upon due proof of the validity thereof the court shall decree it to be valid. The decree shall be conclusive upon all parties concerned.
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Legislative History
Dec. 23, 1963, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; 77 Stat. 563
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Prohibited acts.§ 16-1024
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District of Columbia § 16-921, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/dc/16-921.