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A vinculo matrimonii

the safety of their souls), the issue (if any) were illegitimate, and the parties could contract another marriage. This maxim directs

Putative

of a man supposed to be the father of an illegitimate child, and proceeded against as such by the mother under

Son

law permits adoption, it also includes an adopted son. Even illegitimate son may be treated as legitimate, as for example, the

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Stranger in blood

of any stranger in blood to the deceased' testator. An illegitimate child is treated by the Inland Revenue authorities as a

Ultra vires

if every individual corporator assented to it, would still remain illegitimate.' See Asbhury Railway Carriage and Iron Co. v. Riche, (1875)

Accident occasioned by negligence

such an accident, see CAMPBELL'S (LORD) ACT. Any adopted or illegitimate person is included in the expression 'parent or child' for

Illegitimately

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Miscreate

Miscreated illegitimate forged as miscreate titles

legitimate

be justified or have merit c : to put (an illegitimate child) in the state of a child born of married

alimony

living, support, or maintenance [fathers and mothers owe to their illegitimate children "Louisiana Civil Code"]

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