R. I. 597, 35 Atl
Categories: International Law
Definition (1910 Edition)
302, 33 L. R. A. 566; Lawrie v. State, 5 Ind. 526; Godwin v. Banks, 87.Md. 425, 40 Atl. 268. A child conceived, but not born, is to be deemed an “existing person” so far as may be necessary for its interests in the event of its subsequent birth. Rev. Codes N. D. 1899, § 2700; 1 Bl. Comm. 130.
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain.
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