O. Q. v. L. R.

This is an appeal from a judgment awarding support for a minor child born out of wedlock. Plaintiff commenced the action by filing her verified petition to compel support pursuant to IC 1971, 31-4-1-9 (Burns Code Ed., Supp. 1974). Following a hearing, the referee of the juvenile division found defendant to be the father of plaintiff’s child. Defendant was ordered to pay plaintiff’s attorney fees, costs of the action, and monthly support payments in the sum of fifty dollars. The findings and order of the referee were approved by the judge of the circuit court. Thereafter, defendant filed his…