Legal Opinion
Alicia C. ex rel. Zulema C. v. Evaristo G.
New York City Family Court
Decided September 1, 1982PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Kevin C. Fogarty, J.
This paternity proceeding was instituted by a guardian ad litem to determine which of two respondents is the father of the child. The child’s mother died prior to the institution of the proceeding and the action was commenced on behalf of the child. (See Matter of Alicia C. v Evaristo G., 114 Misc 2d 764.) In the absence of the mother, direct proof is difficult to obtain. Here both respondents claim to be the father.
A composite human leucocyte antigen (HLA) blood test was ordered. Dr. Leon Sussman, a leading expert in the field, performed the tests and…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Matott v. WardNew York Court of Appeals · 1979
- Claim of Miller v. National Cabinet Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1960
- Alicia C. ex rel. Zulema C. v. Evaristo G.New York Family Court · 1982
- Commissioner of Social Services v. Philip De G.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1982
- Rosemary W. v. Bruce A.New York City Family Court · 1982
3Cited by4 opinions
- State v. HoweCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1986
- Commissioner of Social Services v. Louis T.New York City Family Court · 1984
- Cynthia H. v. James H.New York Family Court · 1983
- Smith v. JonesNew York City Family Court · 1983