In re Lorraine M. v. Linwood M. S.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Bruce M. Kaplan, J.

Petitioner Lorraine M. by petition dated September 11, 1979 alleged that respondent Linwood S. was the father of her child, Nahdia M. born August 29, 1972, and further claimed that respondent had acknowledged paternity in writing and by furnishing support.

Respondent moved to dismiss on the ground that the petition is time barred since it neither was brought within two years after the child’s birth nor had respondent acknowledged paternity in writing, or by furnishing support. Respondent further contended that even if the two-year period were…