Mastromatteo v. Harkins

JOHNSON, Judge:

Wendy M. Mastromatteo appeals a December 6, 1989 order which vacated a jury verdict finding Ronald Harkins to be the father of Amber Lynn Mastromatteo. The trial court held that the introduction of DNA test results at trial was improper under the standard articulated by this Court in Koleski v. Park, 363 Pa.Super. 22, 525 A.2d 405 (1987). We hold that the Koleski standard does not apply in the present case and reverse the order of the trial court and remand for reinstatement of the jury’s verdict.

Before addressing the issues presented on appeal, a review of the procedural…