Reed v. Cotton

This is a motion to dismiss a petition seeking to establish paternity on the grounds that the proceeding was not commenced within the time limited by law.

On July 28, 1964, Lessie Ann Nelson gave birth to Carl Fredrick Nelson out-of-wedlock. Thereafter, the mother and/ or child became a public charge on the County of Monroe. By petition filed on February 5, 1973, the Director of Social Services of the Monroe County Social Services District commenced a proceeding against the respondent seeking a declaration of paternity. This proceeding was timely commenced within 10 years after the birth of…