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Presumption of legitimacy

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 presumed to be the child of the husband.

Early history

Paternity is considered an important issue in determining the rules of succession.[1] Illegitimate children were originally excluded from royal succession, noble status, hereditary titles and property.

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References

  1. [1]
    "The Presumption of Legitimacy". Retrieved June 12, 2010.


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