Matthews v. Grand Grove of Louisiana, U. A. O. D.

McCALEB and JANVIER, Judges

(concurring)..

We agree that the judgment of the district court should be affirmed. However, it is our view that this conclusion can be reached solely on the ground that Rozine Haydel was actually dependent upon the insured for support and maintenance.

The opinion of our associate is founded upon the conviction that an adulterous bastard is a relative by blood within the meaning of section 6 of Act No. 256 of 1912. While it is true that, as a matter of fact, a bastard is related by blood to his parents, it does not follow from this that he can obtain legal sanction of…