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September 5, 1911
The Tacoma Times
Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington
What is this article about?
Los Angeles County Clerk Harry Leland offers a second-hand marriage license for $1.98 after Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Woodward obtain it but decide to marry in San Diego instead, requesting a refund minus postage; however, law prohibits refunds, costing them $2 extra.
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SECOND-HAND MARRIAGE LICENSE FOR SALE
(By United Press Leased Wire.)
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1.- County Clerk Harry Leland today has a perfectly good second-hand marriage license for sale, marked down to $1.98. It came from Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Woodward, who secured a license here and then decided to get married in San Diego. A note from Woodward asked for the return of the license fee of $2, "less postage." Woodward's change of mind, however, will cost him $2 because the law makes no provision for refunding marriage license fees.
(By United Press Leased Wire.)
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1.- County Clerk Harry Leland today has a perfectly good second-hand marriage license for sale, marked down to $1.98. It came from Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Woodward, who secured a license here and then decided to get married in San Diego. A note from Woodward asked for the return of the license fee of $2, "less postage." Woodward's change of mind, however, will cost him $2 because the law makes no provision for refunding marriage license fees.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Marriage License
Second Hand
Refund
Change Of Plans
Law
What entities or persons were involved?
Harry Leland
Charles H. Woodward
Where did it happen?
Los Angeles
Story Details
Key Persons
Harry Leland
Charles H. Woodward
Location
Los Angeles
Event Date
Sept. 1
Story Details
County clerk sells a used marriage license at a discount after a couple obtains it in Los Angeles but opts to marry in San Diego, requesting a partial refund that the law does not allow.