It is as well to remember
that it is just as criminal to attempt to extract money from a guilty as
from an innocent person. It is of no use attempting to deal with these
cases single-handed. You must not only deny the allegation, but 'spurn
the allegator.' Put the matter into the hands of a good sharp criminal
solicitor, and instruct him to rid you of the nuisance by taking
criminal proceedings.
XXXVIII.--MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE
Marriage may be accomplished in many ways: (1) By the publication of
banns; (2) by an ordinary licence; (3) by a special licence; (4) by the
Superintendent-Registrar's licence; (5) by a special licence granted by
the Archbishop of Canterbury in consideration of the payment of the sum
of L25. Then, for persons having a domicile in Scotland, there is the
marriage by repute. The consent of the parties, which is the essence of
the contract, may be expressed before witnesses, and it is not requisite
that a clergyman should assist, but it is essential that the expressions
of consent must be for a matrimonial intent. 'Habit and repute'
constitute good evidence, but the repute must be the general, constant,
and unvarying belief of friends and neighbours.
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