People Ex Rel. Raines v. Price

Defendant appeals from the judgment of the trial court in this paternity action finding him to be the father of complainant’s child. Defendant also appeals from the denial of his motion for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence.

The first issue is whether the finding is against the manifest weight of the evidence. This requires a review of the evidence.

Cynthia She Raines testified she first became acquainted with defendant in March 1969. At that time she was living with her mother and stepfather in a tenant house on a farm owned by defendant and his father. She testified that on their…