Dunlap v. Moody

Ruffin, Judge.

This case arose after the death of Charles Etta Scott, who left a considerable estate but no will. William Dunlap claims to be the biological father of Charles Etta Scott. Appellees are Cleveland Moody, who claims to be Scott’s common-law husband, and Alice Stapleton, Scott’s aunt. Stapleton is related to the Kellers, who raised Scott. The trial court granted appellees’ motion for partial summary judgment, denying Dunlap’s heirship status. Dunlap appeals, and we affirm.

Dunlap admitted he was never married to Scott’s mother and claims Scott was an illegitimate child. Therefore,…