pedigree declarations
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 26 U.S. 328 - Elliott v. Lessee of Peirsol · 1828Most cited · 4 citing opinions
post litem motam exception
The rule of evidence, that in questions of pedigree the declarations of aged and deceased members of the family may be proved, and given in evidence, has not been controverted. But it is argued, that this rule is qualified by this exception — that declarations, made post litem motam, cannot be given in evidence; and it is insisted this case comes within the exception; for although no suit had been commenced, yet a controversy had arisen, or was expected to arise.
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