A marriage is absolutely null when contracted without a marriage ceremony, by procuration, or in violation of an impediment.  A judicial declaration of nullity is not required, but an action to recognize the nullity may be brought by any interested person.

Acts 1987, No. 886, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1988.

{{NOTE:  SEE ACTS 1987, NO. 886, §5.}}