Ravenal v. Ravenal

This is an action for annulment on the ground of alleged invalidity of the marriage by reason of solemnization by a person not authorized to perform the marriage ceremony.

Defendant appeared in the action but did not interpose an answer. The action was tried as an undefended matrimonial action. The court adjourned the trial after hearing the evidence presented by plaintiff so that the testimony of the City Clerk with regard to the matters here involved could be given on the adjourned datp>

*101The parties and the person performing the ceremony were members of an encounter group. Plaintiff testified…