What is the ruling when two separate pairs of witnesses testify that two different boys are the son of a deceased man, with each pair asserting that their respective boy is the only heir?

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The lineage of both boys is established through the testimony of their respective witnesses. There is no conflict between the testimonies because it is permissible for each piece of evidence to establish a fact that the other testimony was unaware of. Consequently, the inheritance of the deceased man is to be divided between the two established sons.