Moody Ex Rel. Moody v. Christiansen

HARRIS, Justice.

This proceeding was brought under the uniform support of dependents act, chapter 252A, The Code 1981, seeking adjudication of paternity and support for a child born to Sandra Kay Moody on August 23, 1971. The trial court found respondent to be the father of the child and ordered support. He appeals. The petitioner cross-appeals, complaining of the trial court’s earlier refusal to grant summary judgment. We affirm the trial court.

I. This action was initially brought in the name of the mother. On that basis the respondent claims a lack of subject matter jurisdiction because, he…