Davis v. Washington

PATTERSON, Chief Justice,

for the Court:

In this paternity case the appellees, Shaun and Shnita Washington, minors, brought an action through their mother, Brinda Washington Johnny, in the County Court of Jackson County pursuant to Section 93-9-15, Mississippi Code Annotated (1972). They sought to have Albert “Pete” Davis declared their natural father. A judgment was entered in accordance with a jury verdict finding the appellant to be the father of the twin children.

The first of two assignments of error is that a reference to an alleged finding of paternity by the Youth Court of Jackson County…