176 N.C. App. 193 - Pickard v. Pickard’s Empirical Analysis

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5 state decisions

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1. “[ N.C. Gen.Stat. § 51-1 ] require[s] the parties to "express their solemn intent to marry in the presence of (1) an ordained minister of any religious denomination, or (2) a minister authorized by his church or (3) a magistrate." Our Supreme Court has stated: "[u]pon proof that a marriage ceremony took place, it will be presumed that it was legally performed and resulted in a valid marriage." The burden of proof rests upon plaintiff to prove by the greater weight of the evidence grounds to void or annul the marriage to overcome the presumption of a valid marriage.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 248 N.C. App. 18 - In Re Estate of Peacock

2. “Rule 15(a) contemplates liberal amendments to the pleadings, which should always be allowed unless some material prejudice is demonstrated.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Thompson Installations, Inc. v. Stock Building Supply, LLC

3. “[u]pon proof that a marriage ceremony took place, it will be presumed that it was legally performed and resulted in a valid marriage.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 248 N.C. App. 18 - In Re Estate of Peacock