State ex rel. Iowa Department of Human Services v. Meyer

HARRIS, Justice.

The respondent appeals an adverse judgment in this paternity action, raising two assignments of error. We reject both and affirm the trial court.

I. The respondent urges that a de novo review of the trial testimony would lead to a conclusion that he is not the father of Amber Dawn Hansen who was born August 27, 1977 to Sandra Hansen. Upon a careful review we however conclude, as did the trial court, that the evidence clearly establishes paternity.

Respondent and petitioner had an ongoing sexual relationship that lasted eight years. Although respondent disputes it, there is ample…