Civil Code (Cap. 16)
Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 85
85. (1) Nevertheless, where the child failed to bring such
action, it may not be brought by his heirs or descendants, unle ss he
died in the period of nonage, or within five years after attain ing his
majority.
(2) Where the child has brought the action and dies during its
pendency, his heirs or descenda nts may continue the proceedings .
Sub-title III
Substituted by:
XVIII.2004.8.
OF THE FILIATION OF CHILDREN CONCEIVED AND BORN OUT
OF WEDLOCK AND OF THE PRES UMPTION THAT A PERSON WAS
CONCEIVED OR BORN IN WEDLOCK
§ I. OF THE FILIATION OF CHILDREN CONCEIVED
AND BORN OUT OF WEDLOCK
Acknow-
ledgement of
children conceived
or born out of
wedlock.
Amended by:
XVIII.2004.9;
Substituted by:
LXV .2020.11.
Amended by:
XXVIII.2024.2.
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