Perkins v. Levy

Per Cdriam.

'To constitute a valid marriage in this State, there must be parties able to contract. Civil Code, § 2930. A party to a previous marriage undissolved is a party unable to contract marriage. § 2931. A marriage by such a person is void; but the issue of such marriage, before it is annulled and declared void by a competent court, are legitimate. § 2935. Even where a party to a bigamous marriage is convicted of the offense of bigamy, “the issue of such marriage, born before the commencement of any prosecution for polygamy, . . shall, notwithstanding the invalidity of such marriage, be…