Antoinette D. v. Christopher M.

In a paternity proceeding, the appeal is from an order of the Family Court, Dutchess County, dated March 5, 1973, which, after a hearing, inter alia, adjudicated appellant to be the father of a female child born to petitioner. Order affirmed, without costs or disbursements. Petitioner and appellant appeared at the hearing on March 5, 1973 without attorneys; petitioner’s attorney was ill and appellant insisted that he wished to proceed without an attorney to avoid legal expense and further delay. The Family Court read the petition to appellant, advised him of his rights and asked what he…