Powell v. State ex rel. Fowler

Citations

• 84 Ohio St. (N.S.) 165

Syllabus

<p>Every child begotten in lawful wedlock — Presumed legitimate — ■ Evidence required to prove such child bastard.</p> <p>1. Every child begotten in lawful wedlock is presumed in law to be legitimate.</p> <p>2. Before such child can be adjudged a bastard the proof must be clear, certain and conclusive, either that the husband had no powers of procreation, or the circumstances were such as to render it impossible that he could be the father of the child.'</p>