People v. Thompson

Defendant made sworn application to the county clerk of Oceana for a license to marry. 3 Comp. Laws 1915, § 11377 et seq. He gave the bride’s age as 16. She accompanied him to the county clerk’s office as did also her mother, who consented in writing to the marriage. Act No. 195, Pub. Acts 1917 (Comp. Laws Supp. 1922, § 11378). The parties were married. The bride was younger than 16 years. Defendant was prosecuted for perjury under section 11383, 3 Comp. Laws 1915. His exceptions before sentence relate chiefly to claimed errors in admitting and rejecting testimony.

Defendant testified in…