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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA EX REL. W.J.D. v. E.M.

Nos. 81-1483, 80-1260.

467 A.2d 457 (1983)

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ex rel. W.J.D., Appellant, v. E.M., Appellee. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ex rel. M.E.S., Appellant, v. S.E.B., Appellee.

District of Columbia Court of Appeals.

Argued December 1, 1982.

Decided September 23, 1983.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John C. Maginnis, III, Washington, D.C., for appellant in No. 81-1483.

Joseph A. Blaszkow, Washington, D.C., with whom Patrick J. Christmas, Washington, D.C., was on the brief, for appellee in No. 81-1483.

Constance C. Chatwood, Washington, D.C., for appellant in No. 80-1260. Scott D. Gilbert, Washington, D.C., also entered an appearance for appellant in No. 80-1260.

Pamela B. Forbes, Washington, D.C., for appellee in No. 80-1260.

Before BELSON and TERRY, Associate Judges, and KELLY, Associate Judge, Retired.

No. 81-1483; Argued September 14, 1982.

No. 80-1260; Argued December 1, 1982.

BELSON, Associate Judge:

In the cases before us we address the constitutionality of D.C.Code § 16-2342 (1981), the statute which imposes, with certain exceptions, a 2-year period of limitations on actions brought to establish paternity and provide child support. We hold that period of limitations unconstitutional.

In both cases here on appeal the District of...

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