La. Rev. Stat. § 9:261
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Opposition to marriage
Official statutory text
In case of an opposition to the marriage, if it be supported by the oath of the party making it, and by reason sufficient in the opinion of the judge to authorize a suspension of the marriage, it shall be notified to the parties, and a day shall be assigned for a hearing.
Acts 1987, No. 886, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1988.
Acts 1987, No. 886, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1988.
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