MATTER OF ESPIN v. PIERCE


85 A.D.2d 503 (1981)

In the Matter of Florecita Espin, Appellant, v. George Pierce, Respondent

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.

December 1, 1981


The Family Court order dismissing the petition gave as its entire rationale the following: "The Court finds that petitioner's testimony and evidence when weighed against the testimony of respondent and respondent's wife did not meet the high standard of proof required in this paternity action. Petitioner's proof was not clear, convincing and entirely satisfactory." While the Family Court failed to set forth the essential facts upon which its order was based, this court has...

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