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1982 Smith v. Givens, 223 Va. 455, 290 S.E.2d 844.
Decedent’s admissions of paternity were not admissible because better evidence on this issue could be obtained, i.e., testimony of mother.
1980 Cassady v. Martin, 220 Va. 1093, 266 S.E.2d 104.
Pedigree exception inapplicable when testimony can be obtained from witness.
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