Is the right to deny paternity forfeited if delayed out of hope that the child dies?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Mutual Imprecation (Li'an)

Book 43 · Issue 5 · Bab 1

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If the husband delays denial without a valid excuse, stating that he hoped the child would die to conceal the matter from himself and others, his right to deny is voided because he postponed the action while capable, and for an invalid reason.