Foreman v. Wilcox

UHLENHOPP, Justice.

This appeal and cross appeal from a judgment requiring support by respondent Gary Wayne Wilcox of a child born out of wedlock presents three issues: whether the action is maintainable under chapter 252A, The Code 1981; whether Wilcox’ parentage of the child was established by a preponderance of the evidence; and whether Wilcox should be required to make partial reimbursement for past support furnished by the mother, petitioner Sandra Sue Foreman.

The action is in equity and we find the facts anew; we give weight to the findings of the trial court but are not bound by them.…