Art. 1544 Definitions

This rule explains what the word "officiant" means when it shows up in this section of the law. An officiant is simply someone who has legal permission to perform wedding ceremonies, like a judge, minister, priest, rabbi, or other person allowed under state law to marry couples.

The rule exists so there's no confusion about who counts as an officiant in cases involving this chapter of the law. If you see the word "officiant" used elsewhere in this section, it refers to this same definition unless something in the specific text makes it clear a different meaning applies.