Dire v. Dire-Blodgett

EISMANN, Justice.

The issue on this appeal is whether after January 1, 1996, a marriage license is required in order to have a valid marriage in Idaho. We hold that it is and affirm the judgment of the magistrate judge.

I.FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

The parties began cohabitating in March 1998. On November 14, 1998, they participated in a wedding ceremony officiated by an acquaintance, who allegedly represented to the parties that he was a minister. Prior to the ceremony, they intentionally did not obtain a marriage license.

On February 21, 2002, the plaintiff-appellant Bruce Dire (Dire) filed…