State ex rel. J.M.W. v. R.D.

MONROE, Judge.

The State of Alabama appeals from an order dismissing its paternity and child-support action against R.D. (“the putative father”).

On April 2, 1998, the State filed this paternity and child-support action on behalf of J.M.W. (“the mother”). The child, C.A.W., was born May 18, 1980. In June 1998, the trial court appointed a guardian ad litem to represent the child.

In July 1998, the putative father moved to dismiss the action on the grounds that it was barred by the doctrine of res judicata. He filed documents showing that in January 1982 the State had filed on behalf of the mother…