Vezina v. Bodreau

This is a complaint brought by Irene E. Vezina in accordance with the provisions of general laws 1938, chapter 424, as amended, to compel the respondent to support a child, born out of wedlock, of which he is alleged to be the father. A trial by jury having been waived by both parties, the complaint was heard by a justice of the superior court who rendered a decision in favor of the complainant.

As a part of his decision the trial justice made the following findings of fact: that complainant had proved by a fair preponderance of the evidence that respondent is .the father of the child; that…