What is the ruling if one heir was a slave ('abd) and the other was free, and they dispute the status of freedom at the time of the deceased's death?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Claims and Evidences

Book 65 · Issue 7 · Bab 1

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Primary text

The statement of the person denying slavery (i.e., affirming freedom) is accepted regarding the status at the time of death.