Legal Opinion
Reynolds v. Kimmons
Alaska Supreme Court
Decided October 7, 1977No. 3305PublishedCited by 42 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
Before BOOCHEVER, C. J., and RABI-NO WITZ, CONNOR and BURKE, JJ. BOOCHEVER, Chief Justice.
This case involves the right of an indigent defendant to appointment of counsel in a paternity suit in which the plaintiff is represented by the state. We hold that there is such a right.
The Alaska Child Support Enforcement Agency, represented by the Attorney General of the State of Alaska, filed suit against Alfred T. Reynolds. Ms. Debra J. Kimmons, in whose name the suit was *800brought, was the real party in interest. The complaint alleged that Mr. Reynolds is the father of Ms. Kimmons’ minor…
2Cases cited15 opinions
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- Baker v. City of FairbanksAlaska Supreme Court · 1970
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3Cited by42 opinions
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