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MIDTERM EXAM
4. Adam was married to his long time girlfriend Anne Curtis. In pursuit
of greener pastures, Adam worked in a New York based law firm as
an Associate Lawyer for 3 years. During his stay, he was
romantically involved with Rachel Zane a paralegal in the same
firm. Adam further married her when they were on a stupendous
vacation in Las Vegas. Thereafter, Adam and Rachel Zane decided
to celebrate their honeymoon in Cebu City.
Anne Curtis would like to inquire your law firms legal opinion
whether (1) the marriage of Adam with Rachel Zane is valid and (2)
whether Adam can be prosecuted with bigamy.
5. Shalz, a Filipino, and Daenerys Targaryen, an American, both
residents of California, decided to get married in their local parish.
Two years after their marriage, Daenerys Targaryen obtained a
divorce in California. While in Cebu City, Shalz met Kathy, a Filipina,
who was vacationing there. Shalz fell in love with her. After a brief
courtship and complying with all the requirements, they got married
in Hongkong to avoid publicity, it being Shalz's second marriage.
After their honeymoon in Hongkong, Shalz set an appointment with
your law firm and inquired your advise whether his marriage to
Kathy is valid.