Mitchell v. Mitchell

OPINION

SHARPNACK, Chief Judge.

Penny (Mitchell) Charette appeals the trial court’s finding that Christopher Mitchell is the natural father of P.L.M. This determination was made in a paternity suit brought by Christopher as next friend of P.L.M. Penny raises three issues for our review which we consolidate into the dispositive issue of whether the trial court erred in permitting Christopher to serve as P.L.M.’s next friend for her paternity suit. We affirm.

*899The facts relevant to the issue follow. P.L.M. was born on April 16, 1990. On May 4, 1994, Christopher commenced this action as next friend…