Cap. 255 Art. 25Recognition of decrees super matrimonio rato et non consummato.

A decree given by the Roman Pontiff "super matrimonio when one of the spouses is domiciled in rato et non consummato", or is a citizen of Malta, shall, subject to the provisions of article 26, be recognised and upon its registration in accordance with the said article 26, shall have effect as if it were a decision given by a court and which has become annulling a marriage on the res judicata grounds of non-consummation, in accordance with article 19A.