Berry v. Chaplin

This is a filiation proceeding commenced under sections 196a and 231 of the Civil Code by the grandmother of plaintiff as guardian ad litem prior to plaintiff’s birth in which a judgment was prayed that defendant be declared to be the father of plaintiff, and that he be required to pay for medical care during pregnancy and birth for the mother of plaintiff, and for the support of plaintiff after birth, together with attorneys’ fees and costs.

Following the commencement of the action a stipulation . was signed by the guardian ad litem and the attorneys then representing her and plaintiff, and…