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Act No. 3613 Section 31

Time for filing action for decree of nullity.

Section 31

SEC. 31. Time for filing action for decree of nullity.—The action to obtain a decree of nullity of marriage, for causes my mentioned in the preceding section, must be commenced within the periods and by the parties as follows: (a) For causes mentioned in subdivision (a) : by the party to the marriage who was married under the age required by law, within/four years after attaining to the age established in section two of this Act; or by the father, guardian or other person having charge of such non-aged male or female, at any time before such married minor has arrived at the age established by said section. (b) For causes mentioned in subdivision (b) : by either party during the life of the other, or by the former husband or wife. (c) For causes mentioned in subdivision (c) : by the same spouse, or any relative or guardian of the party of unsound mind, at any time before the death of either party. (d) For causes mentioned in subdivision (d) : by the injured party, within four years after the discovery of the fraud. (e) For causes mentioned in subdivision (e) : by the injured party, within four years after marriage. (f) For causes mentioned in subdivision (f) : by the injured party, within four years after marriage.

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CitationAct No. 3613 Section 31 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

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