Smith v. Beard

MONTEMURO, Judge:

This is an appeal from the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of York County directing the appellant, Lee M. Beard, to make weekly payment for the support of Lavar L. Smith. The appellant does not contest the amount of the support order; rather, he contends that the trial court erred in adjudicating the paternity of the child without providing him with blood test groupings or a hearing. We find no merit in the appellant’s contentions.

The facts relevant to the present appeal are as follows: On June 1, 1981, Lavar L. Smith was born. On June 23, 1981, the appellee filed a…