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· 10/15/1871

Herring v. Goodson

Citations

  • 43 Miss. 392

Syllabus

<p>1. Guardianship — Jurisdiction.—Jurisdiction for the appointment of a guardian (under the old judiciary system) belonged to the probate court of the county in which the minor resided.</p> <p>2. Bastardy — Presumption Against. — A child begotten and born during wedlock is presumed, though not conclusively, to be legitimate. To overcome this presumption, there must be proof of non-intercourse between the parents.</p>

Judges: Simrall

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