Kathy Borland and State Utah v. Raymond

Defendant Raymond Chandler appeals from a jury verdict finding him to be the father of a child of plaintiff Kathy Borland. The jury also awarded Kathy Borland and the State Department of Social Services damages for support of the minor child. Chandler asserts that the trial court erred in allowing the child to be exhibited to the jury so that it might determine whether the child resembled him. He also argues that the action was barred by laches. We hold that the action was not barred by laches, but reverse and remand because an inadequate foundation was laid for allowing the jury to see the child in person.