Fisher v. State, Ex Rel. Morrow

This action was brought against the appellant by the “State of Indiana, ex rel. Evelyn Morrow, by Dell Morrow, her next friend.” The complaint seeks to establish the appellant as the father of the illegitimate child of Evelyn Morrow, who is alleged to be 20 years of age; and for the support of said child.

The appellant demurred to the complaint on the ground that on its face it discloses the cause of action to reside in Evelyn Morrow, and not in the plaintiff. He assigns error in the overruling of the demurrer.

An action of this character is created and conferred by statute. The rights of the…