State Ex Rel. Bennett v. Peterson

FLEMMER, Circuit Judge.

[¶ 1.] Thomas Peterson (Peterson) appeals a decision by the circuit court determining he must pay child support and arrearages to Megan Bennett (Bennett) pursuant to SDCL 25-8-5. We affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

[¶ 2.] In February 1987 Bennett and Peterson met at the Dark Horse Saloon in Belle Fourche, South Dakota and engaged in sexual relations. As a result' of this encounter, Bennett became pregnant and on November 7, 1987, gave birth to a boy, J.M.B.

[¶ 3.] At the time Bennett engaged in sexual relations with Peterson, she was dating another man, Paul Boucher.…