[19th Century English Marriage Law] Reasons for Legalising Marriage with a Deceased Wife s Sister

Lord Denman [Thomas Denman Denman, Baron, 1779-1854]

Verlag: Hatchard and Son, London, 1852

Beschreibung

Unbound; 25 pages; 5.25 by 8 inches; numbered from [4] 5-27 and has been removed from original volume; has its own title page. Numbered [3] 4- 12; 8 inches tall. Age toned with spotting on the title page and last page. Pencil notation on the title page. Marriage to a deceased wife's sister stirred considerable controversy during 19th century England, owing to the prevailing religious and societal norms of the era. Victorian society grappled with profound religious, moral, and social concerns, all intertwined with the idea of such unions. Notably, the Church of England exerted significant sway over societal values, vehemently opposing the notion of marrying one's deceased wife's sister. The Church's stance wielded substantial influence in shaping public sentiment and guiding legislative processes. This contentious issue ignited a series of deliberations and dialogues, both within religious circles and the wider community. Throughout the mid-1800s, several attempts were made to modify the law to permit these marriages, yet they encountered staunch resistance from traditionalists staunchly adhering to existing moral and religious perspectives. Ultimately, it wasn't until the enactment of the Deceased Wife's Sister's Marriage Act in 1907 that this practice obtained legal status in England. Under this act, men were granted the right to wed their deceased wife's sister, provided the sister was not culpable for the breakdown of the initial marriage. Background Information: Thomas Denman, 1st Baron Denman, was an English lawyer, judge and politician. He served as Lord Chief Justice between 1832 and 1850. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 17171

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Titel: [19th Century English Marriage Law] Reasons ...

Verlag: Hatchard and Son, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1852

Einband: Disbound

Zustand: Good

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