Legal Opinion
Jordan v. Mace
Supreme Judicial Court of Maine
Decided November 19, 1949PublishedCited by 31 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtWilliamson, J.
The respondent in a bastardy action was found by a jury to be the father of twins. His motion for a new trial is sustained.
The issue is: Is the verdict manifestly wrong in the light of biological law and of evidence of exclusion of paternity based upon the blood grouping tests taken under E. S., Chap. 153, Sec. 34?
On October 23, 1945 the complainant had sexual intercourse with the respondent. On November 1 she told the respondent that she had missed her monthly period and that she thought she was pregnant. The twins were born on June 27, 1946. When asked if she had accused anyone élse of…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Jordan v. DavisSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1948
- Moores v. Inhabitants of SpringfieldSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1948
3Cited by31 opinions
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