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Jacqueline

Jacqueline Report 31 Jul 2015 08:43

As with any court case, the sentence depends on the individual circumstances, and the judge who delivers the sentence.

It isn't possible for someone to tell you the precise term which would have been served - if any - unless the case has been recorded.

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Dea

Dea Report 31 Jul 2015 07:40

If you would like to give the details of the persons involved we 'may' be able to find something for you on the specific case?

Dea x

AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 30 Jul 2015 20:38

if you look on this website there are various sentences in the 1890's

Bigamy - Old Mersey Times


www.old-merseytimes.co.uk/bigamy.html

Bigamy Liverpool Mercury, ... The accused was undergoing a 3mths sentence at Birmingham gaol, ... Liverpool Weekly Courier Saturday 17 May 1890. COMPLICATED BIGAMY …

Researching:
Breakspears of Berkshire and Cardiff, Williams and Harman of Whitchurch, Melingriffith &Tongwynlais,Glamorgan WE HAVE NO CONNECTION Do not share your tree with me

Familyfinder

Familyfinder Report 30 Jul 2015 20:30

Thanks - seems it varied considerably then - that's what I seemed to find - was hoping there was something ore conclusive - thsnks

malyon

malyon Report 30 Jul 2015 20:08

In the United Kingdom a person guilty of bigamy is liable, on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding seven years,[17] or on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or to a fine not exceeding the prescribed sum, or to both.

Andrew

Andrew Report 30 Jul 2015 20:02

Normally a prison sentence, a few months up to 2 years.

Andy

Familyfinder

Familyfinder Report 30 Jul 2015 19:54

Anyone know of sentence given on 1890's for bigamy please?