Department of Social Services ex rel. Sandra C. v. Thomas J. S.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Bracken, J.
On this appeal we are called upon to determine the constitutionality of sections 517 and 532 of the Family Court Act.
In June of 1981, the Suffolk County Department of Social Services instituted a paternity proceeding pursuant to article 5 of the Family Court Act, on behalf of Sandra C., a recipient of public assistance, to adjudicate appellant Thomas J. S. to be the father of a female child born out of wedlock to Sandra C. on October 29, 1976.
After refusing to attend an appointment to undergo blood-grouping tests, scheduled for December 10, 1981, appellant…
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