KATHY LB v. Patrick JB, Jr.

371 S.E.2d 583 (1988)

KATHY L.B.

v.

PATRICK J.B., JR.

No. 18201.

Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.

July 1, 1988.

Richard A. Bush, Parkersburg, W.Va., for plaintiff.

Brent E. Beveridge, Fairmont, W.Va., for defendant.

MILLER, Justice:

This case involves novel questions relating to the remedies available under our paternity statute, W.Va.Code, 48A-6-1, et seq. These questions are: (1) whether the statute authorizes the recovery of retroactive child support and of birth-related hospital and medical costs; (2) whether the court or master may order the defendant to procure and maintain…