¶1Since the passing of the recent statute to amend and explain the marriage act (act of 1835-6, ch. 64. Sess. Acts, p. 43.), it is understood but little interest is felt as to the decision of the questions adjourned to this court. It is necessary, however, that a decision should be made, that the case may proceed in the court below. The following judgment is to be entered—‘£ The court is of opinion and doth decide, that the indictment is sufficient, and neither count thereof defective: this is deemed a sufficient answer to all the questions adjourned : which is ordered to be certified &c.”
6 Va. 636
Commonwealth v. Hill
Decided June 15, 1836
Supreme Court of Virginia · decided 1836-06-15
Case adjourned from the circuit superiour court of Fayette. Hill, clerk of the county court of Fayette, was indicted in the circuit superiour court, for issuing a licence for the marriage of an infant, without the consent of the infant’s father or guardian, contrary to the provisions of the marriage act, 1 Rev. Code, ch. 106. § 16. pp. 398, 9. There were four counts in the indictment.
Decided 1836-06-15