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Collateral consanguinity.-(1) Collateral consanguinity is that which subsists between two persons who are descended from the same stock or ancestor, but neither of whom is descended in a direct line from the other. (2) For the purpose of ascertaining in what degree of kindred any collateral relative stands to a person deceased, it is necessary to reckon upwards from the person deceased to the common stock and then Collected by the All India Christian Council, www.christiancouncil.in Page 7 of 123 downwards to the collateral relative, a degree being allowed for each person, both ascending and descending.