Convert's Marriage Dissolution Act, 1866
23. Dismissal of suit if either party under
age required by Act, or if parties cohabiting, or respondent willing to cohabit
If at any stage of the suit it be proved that
the male party to the suit is or was at the institution thereof under the age
of sixteen years, or that the female party to the suit is or was at the same
time under the age of thirteen years, or that the petitioner and the respondent
are cohabiting as man and wife, or if the Court is satisfied by the evidence
adduced that the respondent is ready and willing so to cohabit with the
petitioner, the Court shall pass a decree dismissing the suit and stating the
ground of such dismissal.