What is the ruling if a man marries a woman freely, and she later turns out to be a slave?

Chapter on Marriage of Polytheists

Al-Mughni

Book of Marriage

Book 35 · Issue 2 · Bab 3

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If a man marries a woman absolutely (freely) and she subsequently appears to be a slave, he is not granted an option to annul the marriage.