General Construction Law 59 — Legislation

Legislation Search OpenLegislation Statutes Search Term Search icon Search previous SECTION 58 Year in statute, contract and public or private instrument up ARTICLE 2 Meaning of Terms next SECTION 60 Newspapers Viewing most recent revision (from 2014-09-22) View historical revision as of: -- Choose a Date -- 2014-09-22 Share Facebook Email SECTION 59 Bastard; illegitimate child General Construction (GCN) CHAPTER 22, ARTICLE 2 § 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.