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A History of Matrimonial Institutions, Vol. 2 of 3

Note 1184 — Chapter XVI · A CENTURY AND A QUARTER OF MARRIAGE LEGISLATION IN THE UNITED STATES, 1776-1903

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In case of abduction. This offense is punishable by imprisonment for a term of not more than one year or a fine of not exceeding $1,000: Pub. Stat. (1882), 1165. This law originated in 1852: see the act of May 20, 1852 (Supp. to Rev. Stat., 1836-1853, 852), whose penalties are, however, not the same. Cf. Rev. Laws (1902), II, 1785.

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