§572-12 - By whom solemnized.

§572-12  By whom solemnized.  A license
to solemnize marriages may be issued to, and the marriage rite may be performed
and solemnized by any minister, priest, or officer of any religious
denomination or society who has been ordained or is authorized to solemnize
marriages according to the usages of such denomination or society, or any
religious society not having clergy but providing solemnization in accordance
with the rules and customs of that society, or any justice or judge or
magistrate, active or retired, of a state or federal court in the State, upon
presentation to such person or society of a license to marry, as prescribed by
this chapter.  Such person or society may receive the price stipulated by the
parties or the gratification tendered. [CC 1859, §1285; RL 1925, §2950; am L
1929, c 104, §6; RL 1935, §4640; RL 1945, §12361; RL 1955, §323-12; HRS
§572-12; am L 1969, c 19, §2; am L 1974, c 15, §1]

Case Notes

  In adultery, testimony of clergy who was authorized to
solemnize and perform marriage is admissible.  10 H. 440.

  If record introduced, not necessary to prove that celebrant
had authority to solemnize.  10 H. 442.

  No ceremony necessary, but license is.  25 H. 397, rev'g 16
H. 377.

  Cited:  74 H. 530, 852 P.2d 44.