Keener v. State

This proceeding to determine the paternity of an illegitimate child was brought under the provisions of Title 27, § 12 (1)-(9), Code of Alabama. The cause was tried to a jury which returned a verdict finding that the defendant was the father of the child. The trial court then ordered the defendant to pay $25.00 per week to support the child.

The defendant appealed and asserts two arguments which he says require a reversal.

In his opening statement, the attorney for the state stated to the jury:

". . . We expect to show you further that during the time that she was pregnant and also after the…