Marriage contracts and settlements made by persons who are minors but of lawful age to marry are binding as if made by adults.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2696; Code 1868, § 2692; Code 1873, § 2734; Code 1882, § 2734; Civil Code 1895, § 3651; Civil Code 1910, § 4236; Code 1933, § 20-204.
Law reviews.
For article recommending more consistency in age requirements of laws pertaining to the welfare of minors, see 6 Ga. St. B.J. 189 (1969).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 3 - Elements and Formation Generally
Article 2 - Capacity of Parties
§ 13-3-20. Minors — Contracts for Property or Valuable Consideration; Contracts for Necessaries
§ 13-3-21. Minors — Contracts Relating to Practice of Profession, Trade, or Business
§ 13-3-22. Minors — Marriage Contracts and Settlements
§ 13-3-24. Insane, Mentally Ill, Intellectually Disabled, or Mentally Incompetent Persons