DocketNumber: No. 25 16 58
Citation Numbers: 1991 Conn. Super. Ct. 1565
Judges: BERDON, J.
Filed Date: 2/21/1991
Status: Non-Precedential
Modified Date: 7/5/2016
The court can understand the defendants need for discovery in this case if the person can be located because the medical history of the biological father may be a relevant factor in the cause of death. On the other hand, if the biological father is located he should not be precluded from testifying if he has relevant evidence.
The motion in limine is denied. If the whereabouts of the biological father is discovered, sufficient reasonable time should be allowed to depose him prior to proceeding with the trial. If his whereabouts is discovered af after trial commences, the matter then is one for the trial judge to consider whether justice requires a reasonable opportunity be given for discovery during trial, or the granting of a mistrial or some other appropriate order. CT Page 1566
ROBERT I. BERDON, JUDGE