Stanfield v. Fetters

— This was an action of debt by Stanfield and his wife, Sarah, against Fetters. The declaration contains four counts. The first count sets forth a certain portion of the statute of Ohio, entitled “An act for the maintenance and support of illegitimate children.” The recited portions of the act prescribe the manner of prosecuting the putative father, and the judgment which shall be rendered against him if found guilty. The count then recites proceedings under the statute by Sarah, in Ohio, and while sole, in the name of the state, against the defendant on a charge of being the father of her…