Arkansas § 9-11-212 - Application without other's consent — Penalties — Damages.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-11-212 — Application without other's consent — Penalties — Damages., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-11-212. Application without other's consent — Penalties — Damages.
If any person shall apply for and obtain a license to marry another, without first obtaining the consent of that party, the person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined in any sum not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100). The fines, when collected, shall be paid into the general fund of the county wherein the offense is tried. The party so doing shall moreover be liable to the party injured in any sum that a court or jury of competent jurisdiction may adjudge for damages.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 9-11-212
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-11-212 cover?
Section 9-11-212 ("Application without other's consent — Penalties — Damages.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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