11. That either husband or wife is a hopeless lunatic or non compos mentis.
Confinement for ten years or more in an asylum for the insane is conclusive proof of hopeless insanity.
Limited Divorce.—This may be granted for:
1. Husband turning wife out of doors.
2. Husband’s cruel and barbarous treatment of wife.
3. Husband offering such indignities to his wife as to render her condition intolerable and force her to leave his house.
Upon hearing any cause for divorce the court may decree either a divorce or a decree of nullity.
Rhode Island.
Marriage.—No age fixed for marriage. Parental consent required for all minors.
Impediments.—Same as in Massachusetts. However, Jews are permitted to marry within degrees permitted by their religion.