Note 1318 — Chapter XVI · A CENTURY AND A QUARTER OF MARRIAGE LEGISLATION IN THE UNITED STATES, 1776-1903

Rev. Civil Code of La. (1888), 62, 91, 92; Voorhies, Rev. Laws (1884), 236, 237; Rev. Laws (1897), 393. Since 1807 the council (or meeting) has been composed of at least five relatives or friends, summoned by the judge, and held before an officer, practically as required by the present law: see Civil Laws Now in Force in the Territory (1808), 62. For failure to attend a meeting, when cited, there is a fine of $20, in the discretion of the judge to be applied to the expenses of the meeting. In place of absentees "friends" may be appointed: Rev. Civil Code (1888), 92.