MATTER OF TREE v. RALSTON


62 Misc.2d 582 (1970)

In the Matter of Susan Tree, Petitioner, v. Thomas Ralston, Respondent.

Family Court, New York County.

April 8, 1970


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Levine & Cowen (Morton P. Cowen of counsel), for petitioner. Arnold W. Arnold for respondent.


M. MICHAEL POTOKER, J.

At the conclusion of the hearing in this paternity proceeding, the attorney for respondent moved the court to direct that the parties undergo a polygraph test to assist the court in determining their credibility. Counsel acknowledges that there is no legal authority for his request but insists that in matters of this kind where the parties offer no evidence or proof except their own testimony, the court is

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