Presumption of legitimacy
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The "presumption of legitimacy" is a common law rule of evidence that states that a child born within the subsistence of a marriage is deemed to be the child of the husband.
Early history
Paternity (law) has been considered a historically important issue in determining the rules of succession.[1] Illegitimate children were originally debarred from inheriting a monarchy, title, nobility or property.
See also
References
- ↑ "The Presumption of Legitimacy". Retrieved June 12, 2010.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
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