Goodridge v. Department of Public Health

Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts · Decided 2003-11-18

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Marshall, C.J. Marriage is a vital social institution. The exclusive commitment of two individuals to each other nurtures love and mutual support; it brings stability to our society. For those who choose to marry, and for their children, marriage provides an abundance of legal, financial, and social benefits. In return it imposes weighty legal, financial, and social obligations. The question before us is whether, consistent with…

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