Section 25. A divorce for adultery committed by the wife shall not affect the legitimacy of the issue of the marriage, but such legitimacy, if questioned, shall be tried and determined according to the course of the common law.

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Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 208 sec. 25

  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.