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SUDWISCHER v. ESTATE OF HOFFPAUIR

No. 91-CC-0515.

589 So.2d 474 (1991)

Alana SUDWISCHER v. ESTATE OF Paul HOFFPAUIR, et al.

Supreme Court of Louisiana.

October 31, 1991.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John F. Craton, Crowley, for applicant.

Stephen A. Stefanski, Crowley, for respondents.

ON REHEARING

WATSON, Justice.

This case concerns the constitutional balance between plaintiff's interest in proving filiation and an heir's right to refuse a blood sample.

Plaintiff, Alana Benoit Sudwischer, sued to establish filiation to Paul C. Hoffpauir, alleged to be her deceased natural father. LSA-C.C. art. 209(B).1 Hoffpauir died intestate, survived by his widow; an adopted son, Paul C. Hoffpauir, Jr.; and a legitimate...

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