Hardy v. State Ex Rel. Chambers

Jimmy Lee Hardy is the defendant in a paternity action filed by the State on behalf of Patricia Chambers. The complaint alleges that Hardy is the father of Ms. Chambers's daughter, Ebony. Upon an adverse ruling at the juvenile court level, Hardy appealed to the circuit court for a trial de novo, demanding a jury trial. The jury's verdict found Hardy to be Ebony's father. The case was then "continued for determination of support and visitation." Hardy responded by filing a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for new trial. The trial court heard the motion, denied it, and…