State v. Cone,57 N.W. 50 (1893) | Law School Case Brief Summary

Nature of the Case

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Facts

Cone (D) married a girl who was fifteen years and two months old. D did this without the consent of his parents. D and the girl lived together for about six months and then separated. Five years later, D married another without getting divorce from his first 'wife.' D was found guilty of bigamy. D appealed.