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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 14
Domestic Relations
ARTICLE 3
Solemnization, Proof and Effect of Marriage
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SECTION 10-A
Parties to a marriage
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SECTION 10
Marriage a civil contract
Domestic Relations (DOM) CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE 3
§ 10. Marriage a civil contract. Marriage, so far as its validity in
law is concerned, continues to be a civil contract, to which the consent
of parties capable in law of making a contract is essential.