Georgia Statutes
§ 19-3-1 — Prerequisites to valid marriage
Georgia § 19-3-1
JurisdictionGeorgia
Title19
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Bluebook
O.C.G.A. § 19-3-1 (2026).
Text
To constitute a valid marriage in this state there must be:
(1)Parties able to contract;
(2)An actual contract; and (3) Consummation according to law.
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Nearby Sections
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§ 19-1-2
through 19-1-6 - [Repealed]§ 19-10a-1
Short title§ 19-10a-2
Definitions§ 19-10a-3
Purpose§ 19-10a-7
Liability§ 19-11-1
Short title§ 19-11-100
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