What is the ruling if a presumed slave child reaches maturity and claims freedom?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Claims and Evidences

Book 65 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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If the child, previously judged a slave based on possession, reaches maturity and claims freedom, the claim is not accepted. This is because the legal judgment of slavery was established prior to the claim of freedom.