§ 86 Marriage; definition
§ 87 Contract of marriage; requirements
§ 88 Impediment of existing marriage
§ 89 Impediment of same sex
§ 90 Impediments of relationship
§ 90.1 Impediment of age
§ 91 Marriage ceremony required
§ 92 Marriage by procuration prohibited
§ 93 Vices of consent

Terms Used In Louisiana Codes > Civil Code > BOOK I > Title IV > Chapter 1 - Marriage: General Principles

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Hearsay: Statements by a witness who did not see or hear the incident in question but heard about it from someone else. Hearsay is usually not admissible as evidence in court.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.