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consent of his parents being in the same house. This, however, does not apply, if the man has completed his thirtieth year or the woman her twenty fifth year.
If one of the parents is unknown, is dead, has quit the house or is unable ta express his intention, the consent of the other parent is sufficient.
If both parents are unknown, are dead, have quit the house or are unable to express their intention, a minor must obtain the consent of his guardian and of the family council.
773.
If a stepfather, a stepmother or a chakubo does not consent to the marriage of the child, the child may marry on obtaining the consent of the family council.
774.
A person who has been adjudged incompetent need not obtain the consent of his guardian in order to contract a marriage.
775.
A marriage takes effect upon its notification to the registrar.
The notification must be made by the parties concerned and at least two witnesses of full age, either orally or by a signed document.
776.
The registrar must not accept the notification of a marriage, until he has ascertained that the marriage is not in contravention of any of the provisions of Arts. 741, 1, 744, 1, 750, 1, 754, 1, 765–773,