L.D.G. ex rel. S.G. v. E.R.

METZGER, Judge.

In this paternity action, L.D.G. (plaintiff), a minor child, by his next friend and mother, S.G., appeals the trial court order awarding attorney fees and costs to E.R. (defendant), following a determination that E.R. was not the father of L.D.G. We reverse and remand for further proceedings.

This action commenced on October 16, 1984, for determination of paternity and for child support. Defendant’s answer denied paternity, and asked for reimbursement of costs.

Thereafter, the trial court ordered that L.D.G., S.G., and defendant submit to “blood grouping tests.” It further…