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Which of the following accurately describes a putative marriage?
Which of the following accurately describes a putative marriage?
- A marriage in which one or both parties intentionally deceive each other about the validity of the marriage.
- A marriage in which both parties are aware of a defect that renders the marriage void.
- A marriage in which both parties believe they are entering into a valid civil marriage.
- A marriage in which one or both parties are unaware of a defect that renders the marriage void. (correct)
What is the first requirement for the existence of a putative marriage?
What is the first requirement for the existence of a putative marriage?
- Both parties must be aware of the defect that renders their civil marriage void.
- Both parties must believe they are entering into a valid civil marriage.
- One or both parties must intentionally deceive each other about the validity of the marriage.
- One or both parties must be unaware of the defect that renders their civil marriage void. (correct)
What additional requirement was there for a putative marriage at common law?
What additional requirement was there for a putative marriage at common law?
- Both parties must be unaware of the defect that renders their civil marriage void.
- All formalities for the solemnisation of a civil marriage must be complied with. (correct)
- Both parties must believe they are entering into a valid civil marriage.
- Both parties must intentionally deceive each other about the validity of the marriage.
Which of the following accurately describes the legal consequences of a putative marriage?
Which of the following accurately describes the legal consequences of a putative marriage?
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What happens to a putative marriage once both parties become aware of the defect?
What happens to a putative marriage once both parties become aware of the defect?
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Can a court declare a putative marriage valid?
Can a court declare a putative marriage valid?
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Which of the following accurately describes the legal consequences of a putative marriage?
Which of the following accurately describes the legal consequences of a putative marriage?
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What is the term used to describe a marriage that is void from the beginning?
What is the term used to describe a marriage that is void from the beginning?
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Can a putative marriage be declared valid by the court?
Can a putative marriage be declared valid by the court?
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