Chapter 241. Making one year’s residence in a Territory a prerequisite to obtaining a divorce there
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CHAP. 241.— An Act Making one year’s residence in a Territory a prerequisite to obtaining a divorce there.May 25, 1896. *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,* That no divorce shall be granted Territories. One year’s residence required in divorce proceedings. in any Territory for any cause unless the party applying for the divorce shall have resided continuously in the Territory for one year next preceding the application: *Provided,* That this Act shall not affect any *Proviso.* Pending actions. action duly commenced and pending at the date of the passage thereof. Approved, May 25, 1896.