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Chapter 2. - Betrothal

Art. 506Definition
Art. 507Simple Promise of Marriage
Art. 508Existence of Obstacle to Marriage
Art. 509Form of Betrothal
Art. 510Witnesses
Art. 511Proof of Betrothal
Art. 512Duration of Betrothal
Art. 513Breach of Betrothal
Art. 514Effects of Breach. - 1. Expenses and Restitution
Art. 5152. Moral Prejudice
Art. 5165. Penalty
Art. 517Limitation

Civil Code · English · 2015

Article 506

Definition

A contract of betrothal is a contract whereby the fiance and the fiancee agree that a marriage shall take place between them.

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This is the 2015 English-language edition attributed in its front matter to the Ministry of Justice. Eri Atlas has not independently verified the translation, later changes, or whether the text is currently in force. Nine passages are incomplete in the available scan and are identified where they occur.

Source title: Civil Code of the State of Eritrea
Edition: 2015
Issuing body: Ministry of Justice, State of Eritrea
Repository: FAOLEX
Language: English
Source pages: 142

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