State v. Delaney

JOHN C. BOUTALL, Judge Pro Tem.

The State of Louisiana, pursuant to LSA-R.S. 46:236.1, filed a Rule for Child Support against Bryan Delaney, for the reimbursement of support paid to the minor child, Jami Delaney. The rule was set for hearing by the court on May 7, 1993. Based on the statements and argument of counsel, the trial court found that the defendant was not Jami’s biological father and dismissed the rule. The state appealed, arguing that the court’s ruling was based upon inadequate evidence and hence should be reversed and remanded for an evidentiary hearing.

A review of the appellate…