Anderson Ex Rel. Anderson v. Fry

An eight year old girl, born out of wedlock, brought this action, through her mother as her next friend, against one alleged to be her father, to require the defendant to make provision for her support. This appeal is from an order sustaining a demurrer to the petition.

At common law the putative father is under no legal obligation to support his illegitimate child or to provide for its education. This rule has almost universal acceptance in this country. As a consequence, there is no liability of the alleged father unless such liability is imposed by statute. 10 C.J.S., Bastards, § 18 c, p.…