See also illegitimate child. In Roman law. A natural child or a person of spurious birth. Judgement and proceedings in case of conviction. Plaintiff to pay costs in case of acquittal.
Subsequent marriage legitimizes child and makes bond void.
Children must support distitute parents. Proceedings to enforce this law. Order of court to have force of execution or garnishment. Provided , nevertheless , That the inquiry shall not be ex parte , but the reputed father shall have a right to appear by himself or counsel and controvert by all legal evidence the charge alleged against him. If upon the trial of the issue aforesaid it shall be found by the jury against the woman, or that such bastard is not the child of the reputed father, the the judgement of the court shall be that the defendant or reputed father be discharged, and that the woman making the complaint shall pay all costs occasioned thereby.