Lascaris v. Downs

The instant proceeding was initiated on October 1, 1974 by petitioner, John L. Lascaris, *26Commissioner of the Department of Social Services against respondent, Harry Downs, praying that the respondent show cause why the court should not enter a declaration of paternity, an order of support and such other and further relief as may be appropriate under the circumstances.

During the course of this proceeding, the respondent, through his attorney, moved the court to dismiss the present petition upon the ground that the commissioner is barred from bringing this action by reason of a previous…