DeSylva v. Ballentine

This action was brought by the father of an illegitimate child for a determination of the rights and duties of the respective parties under section 196a 1 of the Civil Code and under a contract entered into between plaintiff and defendant Marie Ballentine, the child’s mother.

In his complaint as amended plaintiff alleges, on information and belief, that he is the father of defendant Stephen William Ballentine; he is willing and able to give and has given the infant suitable support; defendant Marie Ballentine is the mother of the infant; on October 30, 1945, plaintiff and Marie Ballentine…