Steuart v Robertson: HL 7 Jun 1875

Circumstances in which the subsequent words and conduct of the parties to an irregular marriage by de praesenti consent before witnesses. Held (rev. judgment of the Court of Session) sufficient to over-ride the meaning of the words of consent.

Judges:

Lord Chancellor Cairns, Lords Chelmsford Hatherley, O’Hagan, and Selborne

Citations:

[1875] UKHL 514, 12 SLR 514

Links:

Bailii

Jurisdiction:

Scotland

Family

Updated: 19 November 2022; Ref: scu.650107