Can. 1091 §1. In the direct line of consanguinity marriage is invalid between all ancestors and descendants, both legitimate and natural.
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Can. 1091 §2. In the collateral line marriage is invalid up to and including the fourth degree.
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Can. 1091 §3. The impediment of consanguinity is not multiplied.
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Can. 1091 §4. A marriage is never permitted if doubt exists whether the partners are related by consanguinity in any degree of the direct line or in the second degree of the collateral line.
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