People Ex Rel. Reliford v. Roberts

Harry Roberts (defendant) was named in a paternity suit brought by the People of the State of Illinois ex rel. Pamela Reliford (complainant). After the case was dismissed with prejudice, without a trial, defendant moved for attorney fees and expenses to be assessed against the State of Illinois. (111. Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 110, par. 2 — 611.) The trial court denied defendant’s motion. Defendant appeals.

Complainant gave birth to a child on December 21, 1978. She was a recipient of public aid. During a visit to the public aid office, complainant declared defendant to be the father. In addition,…