15 V.S.A. § 7
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§ 7. Affirmance of civil marriage by decree of court
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When the validity of a civil marriage is denied or doubted by either of the parties, the other party may file a libel for affirming the marriage. Upon proof of the validity thereof, it shall be declared valid by a decree of the court. Such decree shall be conclusive upon persons concerned.
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