Legal Opinion
Bullock v. J.B.
Nebraska Supreme Court
Decided December 15, 2006No. S-05-636PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtHeavican, C.J.
INTRODUCTION
Jeffrey Martin Bullock instituted a paternity action alleging that he was the father of a child bom to J.B. After filing the action, but prior to the completion of genetic testing, Jeffrey died. The personal representative for Jeffrey’s estate moved to revive the action. That motion was denied. The primary question presented by this appeal is whether an action for paternity survives the death of the putative father.
FACTS
On March 29, 2004, Jeffrey filed a petition in Douglas County District Court to establish paternity. In his petition, Jeffrey alleged that he was the natural…
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