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N.Y. Gen. Constr. Law § 59 — Bastard; illegitimate child
N.Y. Gen. Constr. Law § 59
- Type
- Statute
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- New York General Construction Law
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- New York
- Current through
- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 59. Bastard; illegitimate child. The term "bastard" or "illegitimate child" in a statute means a child born out of wedlock. Hereafter in any local law, ordinance or resolution or in any public or judicial proceeding or in any process, notice, order, decree, judgment, record or other public…
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N.Y. Gen. Constr. Law § 59 — Bastard; illegitimate child is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 59. Bastard; illegitimate child. The term "bastard" or "illegitimate child" in a statute means a child born out of wedlock. Hereafter in any local law, ordinance or resolution or in any public or judicial proceeding or in any process, notice, order, decree, judgment, record or other public document or paper, the term "bastard" or "illegitimate child" shall not be used, but the term "child born out of wedlock" shall be used in substitution therefor and with the same force and effect.