Legal Opinion
Vicki B. v. David H.
New York Court of Appeals
Decided November 18, 1982PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Chief Judge Cooke.
When a putative father has acknowledged paternity either in writing or through the furnishing of support payments, the time within which a paternity proceeding must be brought is not restricted by any statutory limitation.
Petitioner commenced this paternity proceeding in July, 1978, six and one-half years after her child was born. The Family Court denied respondent’s motion to dismiss the *429matter as untimely. The Appellate Division reversed and granted the motion, holding that the proceeding was barred because it was not commenced within two years of the…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Lew Morris Demolition Co. v. Board of EducationNew York Court of Appeals · 1976
- Roth v. MichelsonNew York Court of Appeals · 1982
- Schaschlo v. TaishoffNew York Court of Appeals · 1957
- Matter of Dorn" Hh" v. Lawrence" II"New York Court of Appeals · 1972
3Cited by8 opinions
- Patricia R. v. Peter W.New York City Family Court · 1983
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- Ferro v. BersaniNew York Court of Appeals · 1983
- Leslie GG. v. William HH.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1991
- Costello v. Curan & Ahlers, LLPAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2024
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