Oliveira v. Santosuosso

This is a complaint brought pursuant to the provisions of G. L. 1956, chap. 8 of title 15, as amended, entitled “Bastardy Proceedings.” After a hearing before a judge of the family court, the respondent on June 9, 1964, was found guilty and was adjudged the putative father of the complainant’s child. He was ordered to pay a sum certain for the complainant’s medical expenses and $10 a week towards the support of the child until she reaches 18 years of age. The respondent in prosecuting his exception to the trial justice’s decision here alleges that it was contrary to the law.

In making his…