Cockrell v. State Ex Rel. Franklin

The State of Alabama (State), on behalf of Dana Franklin (mother), filed a complaint in family court, seeking an adjudication of paternity and seeking child support. The complaint alleged that Ike Cockrell was the father of Jessica Franklin and Corderius Franklin (the children).

After a hearing, the family court dismissed the petition. The State appealed to the circuit court.

The trial in the circuit court was held before a jury. The jury found that Cockrell was the father of the children. The circuit court entered an order in accordance with the jury's verdicts.

Cockrell (father) appeals. We…