Note 223 — XVI MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE UNDER ROMAN AND ENGLISH LAW (continued 2)

The Report for 1891 of the League for the Protection of the Family says: ‘Connecticut for two years reports the number of divorced persons married each year. In 1889 there were 286 such—135 men and 151 women, which is a little above one-third the number divorced in the year. In 1890 there were 477 divorces granted, or 954 individuals divorced; and there were 350 divorced persons—this year 207 women and 143 men—who married again during the year. An extended induction along this line should be possible. Guesses based on mere observation are untrustworthy guides in legislation or social reform.’