Holtz v. State Ex Rel. Houston

BROWN, Justice (Retired).

In a paternity action, appellant, William R. Holtz, III, was determined to be the father of a child born out of wedlock. Judgment was also entered against him for $12,003 which included reimbursement to the State of Wyoming for child support paid to the mother, support from date action commenced to emancipation, costs and attorney fees.

Appellant states the issues as:

1. Is it proper for a judgment to include amounts already paid?

2. In a paternity proceeding commenced by the State, as assignee of support rights, is it error to assess judgment for AFDC reimbursement in…