Jordan v. Davis

This is a bastardy action brought under the provisions of R. S. 1944, Chap. 153, Secs. 23-34. There was a trial before a jury which found for the complainant. The case is before us on a motion for a new trial.

There was ample evidence to satisfy the jury that the respondent had sexual intercourse with the complainant on August 12, 1945, and that she gave birth to a child on May 23, 1946. Except for the blood grouping test referred to later, there is no evidence whatsoever that anyone other than the respondent could have been responsible for her pregnancy. He did not take the stand to deny her…