Romweber v. Martin

The question presented here is an interpretation of R. C. 2105.18.

Appellants contend that. (1) presumptions of legitimacy arising from the marriage of a man to a pregnant woman do not pertain to rights of inheritance and heir-ship and (2) that before such rights of inheritance accrue there must be an acknowledgment of paternity as provided for in R. C. 2105.18.* These contentions are contrary to the clear and unambiguous language and judicial interpretations of the statute. We affirm the decision of the Court of Appeals.

Prior to 1785, under the common law of England there could be no…