Wayne County Department of Social Services v. Reese

OPINION OF THE COURT

Reginald S. Oliver, J.

The petition herein filed May 18, 1978 alleges the respondent is the father of an infant born on April 13, 1978, out of wedlock. The child was born prematurely, and had died prior to the first court appearance. The respondent denied paternity and moved for a blood-grouping test pursuant to section 532 of the Family Court Act. It was determined such test could not be conducted because of the infant’s death, and respondent has moved to dismiss the petition on the ground the test is *630mandatory and a filiation trial cannot be held if a. blood-grouping test…