WINBORNE, Justice.
Decision on this appeal as to the issue of paternity turns upon the answer to this question: Does the granting of a motion under G.S. § 15-173 for judgment of nonsuit, or verdict of not guilty in a criminal prosecution, charging defendant with willful neglect or refusal to support and maintain his illegitimate child, constitute a negative finding on the issue of paternity? If so, the plea of former acquittal set up by defendant would be well...
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