Terms Used In Louisiana Civil Code 187

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.

The husband may disavow paternity of the child by clear and convincing evidence that he is not the father.  The testimony of the husband shall be corroborated by other evidence.

Amended by Acts 1976, No. 430, §1; Acts 1989, No. 790, §1; Acts 2005, No. 192, §1, eff. June 29, 2005.