Presumption Of Legitimacy

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, hereditary titles, and property.

See also

• Mater semper certa est

References

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