North Carolina § 50-4 - What marriages may be declared void on application of either party.
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§ 50-4. What marriages may be declared void on application of either party.
The district court, during a session of court, on application made as by law provided, by either party to a marriage contracted contrary to the prohibitions contained in the Chapter entitled Marriage, or declared void by said Chapter, may declare such marriage void from the beginning, subject, nevertheless, to G.S. 51-3 . History (1871-2, c. 193, s. 33; Code, s. 1283; Rev., s. 1560; C.S., s. 1658; 1945, c. 635; 1971, c. 1185, s. 21; 1973, c. 1; 1979, c. 525, s. 10.) Cross References. - As to marriage generally, see G.S. 51-1 et seq. As to void and voidable marriages, see G.S. 51-3 . Legal Periodicals. - For article, "No Exit: The Problem of Same-Sex Divorce," 90 N.C.L. Rev. 73 (2011). For comment, "Avoiding Wonderland: Clarifying Marriage Requirements in North Carolina," see 35 Campbell L. Rev. 227 (2013).
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 50-4 cover?
Section 50-4 ("What marriages may be declared void on application of either party.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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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