Guaranteeing Right of Defence in Dispute on Veritas Matrimonii Cover Image

Garance práva na obhajobu ve sporu o veritas matrimonii
Guaranteeing Right of Defence in Dispute on Veritas Matrimonii

Author(s): Zuzana Kubíková
Subject(s): Civil Law, Family and social welfare, Canon Law / Church Law
Published by: Společnost pro církevní právo
Keywords: process; nullity of marriage; defence; counsel; legal representative; church court; canon law;

Summary/Abstract: In her article, the author focuses on the issue of guaranteeing the right of defence in proceedings for nullity of marriage before a church court. With regard to salvation of souls, which belongs to the purposes of every trial before a church court, the truth about marriage (veritas matrimonii) must be ascertained. That is why the lawmaker so consistently protects the right of the parties to the defence. This allows judges to gain an objective view of the marriage at issue and the moral certainty in order to decide the case.

  • Issue Year: XXV/2019
  • Issue No: 74
  • Page Range: 57-66
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Czech