Henderson v. Smith

McDEVITT, Chief Justice.

In this paternity action, appellant, Vernon K. Smith, appeals from the district court’s decision affirming the magistrate’s determination that Smith is the biological father of Rachel R. Henderson and order requiring Smith to pay for the future and past support of the child. We affirm the decision of the magistrate in all respects, except for the magistrate’s award of attorney fees, which we reverse.

I

BACKGROUND AND FACTS

The relevant facts are as follows. On June 7, 1981, respondent, Patricia E. Henderson (Henderson) gave birth to Rachel R. Henderson (Rachel). On March…