Hadley v. Commonwealth ex rel. Jackson

LAMBERT, Chief Justice.

This paternity action originated in the Barren District Court. At trial, the jury found Appellant not to be the father of the child. Following reversal by the Barren Circuit Court for a new trial, upon further review, the Court of Appeals affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded for a new trial. We granted discretionary review (CR 76.20) to consider whether a new trial is required.

Prior to trial, the district court determined that an expert witness would be necessary for the introduction of scientific blood test results. At trial, the Commonwealth presented…