The order of the Appellate Division should be reversed, with costs, and the case remitted for a new hearing in accordance with this memorandum.
The burden of proof in a paternity proceeding rests upon the petitioner, who must establish paternity by "`clear and convincing' evidence, evidence which is `entirely satisfactory' and creates a genuine belief that respondent is the father of the child". (Matter...
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