Legal Opinion
Susan H. Ex Rel. Benjamin H. v. Keith L.
Nebraska Supreme Court
Decided April 27, 2000No. S-98-1012PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtWright, J.
NATURE OF CASE
In a paternity action brought by Susan H., as next friend and guardian of Benjamin H., the Douglas County District Court awarded child support and a percentage of child-care expenses and uninsured medical expenses incurred on behalf of Benjamin. Keith L. appeals.
SCOPE OF REVIEW
On a question of law, an appellate court is obligated to reach a conclusion independent of the determination reached by the court below. Spulak v. Tower Ins. Co., 257 Neb. 928, 601 N.W.2d 720 (1999).
FACTS
Benjamin was born January 11, 1985, in Hastings, Nebraska. A petition to establish paternity was filed…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- State Department of Human Services Ex Rel. K.A.G. v. T.D.G.Supreme Court of Oklahoma · 1993
- Spulak v. Tower Ins. Co., Inc.Nebraska Supreme Court · 1999
- Stephen v. StephenSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1997
- Pharaoh v. PharaohCourt of Civil Appeals of Oklahoma · 1993
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