Schulte v. Wageman

SNELL, Justice.

This appeal and cross-appeal arose out of the filing and subsequent dismissal of a paternity action. Although several issues are raised, at the heart of this matter is the question whether former Iowa Code section 675.33 stands as a bar to appellants’ action. We conclude that it does not, and therefore reverse the district court’s dismissal favoring the appellee.

The facts are undisputed. On or about February 21, 1970, Thomas Wageman (Wageman) had sexual intercourse with Mary Schulte (Mary). Mary alleges she became pregnant as a result. Thereafter, on November 13, 1970, Mary…