Clark v. Jeter

486 U.S. 456 (1988)

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Nature Of The Case

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Facts

Clark (M) filed a support complaint against Jeter (F) on behalf of her daughter Tiffany. The blood tests showed a 99.3% probability that F was the father. F moved to dismiss on grounds that the action was barred by a statute that required illegitimate children to establish paternity within six years of birth. The Superior court dismissed the action. M appealed.

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