And the Commissioners, in announcing that fact, add that the question of which opinion is right is still disputed, and has never been made the subject of legal decision.
Authorities are every where at variance throughout the Report.

A haze of doubt and uncertainty hangs in Scotland over the most important contract of civilized life.

If no other reason existed for reforming the Scotch marriage-law, there would be reason enough afforded by that one fact.

An uncertain marriage-law is a national calamity." "You can tell me what you think yourself about my friend's case--can't you ?" said Geoffrey, still holding obstinately to the end that he had in view.
"Certainly.

Now that I have given you due warning of the danger of implicitly relying on any individual opinion, I may give my opinion with a clear conscience.