State Department of Social Services Office of Family Support ex rel. Johnson v. White

liPRICE, Judge Pro Tem.

The State of Louisiana, Department of Social Services, filed this paternity and child support action against the defendant, Charles White. The suit was filed on behalf of Jeco-ry Johnson, the minor child of Janell Johnson. After a trial on the merits, the trial court entered judgment in favor of Mr. White and dismissed the state’s action. The State of Louisiana now appeals. For the foregoing reasons, we reverse and remand.

FACTS

The state filed a petition on February 8, 1991, to establish paternity against Charles White. Mr. White filed an answer denying paternity, and…