M.A. v. Estate of A.C.

RIVA, J.S.C.

In this paternity litigation, the infant plaintiff known as M.A. sued to establish a parent-child relationship with A.C., alleged to be his deceased biological father. A.C. died intestate survived by three adult children known as R.C., S.C. and L.C. Their mother is J.C. who was never married to the decedent. M.A. seeks to compel blood testing of decedent’s children and their mother to aid in proving that the decedent is his biological father.

This is a case of first impression in New Jersey. It involves balancing the compelling state interest in ensuring and protecting plaintiffs…