Stringer v. Dudoich

OPINION

PAYNE, Justice.

This is an appeal from a summary judgment in a paternity action. The complaint contains two counts. In the first count, Teresa Stringer, the mother, alleged that the defendant, Stephen P. Dudoich, was the father of her child, Rebecca. In the second count, Manuel Garcia, as guardian ad litem for the child, alleged that the defendant was Rebecca’s father and was liable for her support. The trial court dismissed both counts. Both the mother and the child appealed. We affirm the trial court’s ruling as to the mother’s claim but reverse its ruling as to the child’s claim.

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