Kenner v. Watha

This paternity action culminated with a jury finding that defendant was the father of Brian James Kenner, a child born to plaintiff. An appropriate order of filiation was entered and, following denial of his motion for new trial, defendant appeals as of right.

Defendant first argues that he is entitled to a new trial because blood tests were not taken and submitted for the jury’s consideration. See MCL 722.716; MSA 25.496.1 The record of the pretrial *524conference indicates that the parties anticipated having blood tests taken prior to trial. Although tests were scheduled at one point during the…