Surber v. Pearce

These are two complaints brought under G. L. 1956, chapter 8 of title 15, as amended, entitled “Bastardy Proceedings.” After a hearing before a judge of the juvenile court the respondent was on June 16, 1961 found guilty in each case and adjudged the putative father of two of the complainant’s children. He was ordered to pay a sum certain in each case for the complainant’s medical expenses, to pay a sum each week for the support of each child until he or she should reach 18 years of age, and to post a surety bond in the amount of $1,000 in each case in the event of appeal. Thereafter a…