Googins v. Googins , 152 Mass. 533 ( 1890 )

Field, C. J.

At the time when the marriage between these parties was solemnized within this Commonwealth, the libellee was prohibited by statute from marrying within the Commonwealth. Pub. Sts. c. 146, § 22.

The marriage was therefore void. White v. White, 105 Mass. 325. Thompson v. Thompson, 114 Mass. 566. Cook v. Cook, 144 Mass. 163. Decree for the libellant.