Moutry v. State

The appellant-defendant was found to be the father in a paternity proceeding before the Family Court of Jefferson County. Appellant, through able and distinguished counsel, then attempted to appeal that decision to the Circuit Court of Jefferson County. That court, pursuant to Code of Ala. 1975, § 26-12-8, granted appellee's motion to dismiss the appeal for failure to timely file a written notice of appeal. The appellant appeals and we affirm.

At the outset, we note in pertinent part, Code of Ala. 1975, § 26-12-8, as it relates to notice of appeal in paternity proceedings:

"The state of Alabama…