Ferguson v. Gonyou — 110 A.D.2d 1084

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In the Matter of Brenda S. Ferguson, Appellant, v Mitchell Gonyou, Respondent.

Memorandum: The record supports Family Court’s conclusion that petitioner did not carry her burden of proving respondent’s paternity by “ ‘clear and convincing’ evidence” (Matter of Commissioner of Social Servs. v Philip De G., 59 NY2d 137 , 141, citing Matter of Lopez v Sanchez, 34 NY2d 662 , 663). We note that the fact finder’s determination as to the credibility of witnesses is entitled to “ ‘great weight’ ” (Matter of Karen K. v Christopher D., 89 AD2d 955 , 956; Matter of Susan W. v Amhad Q., 65 AD2d 594 , lv denied 46 NY2d 1037 ). (Appeal from order of Jefferson County Family Court, Parker, J. — paternity.) Present — Hancock, Jr., J. P., Callahan, Boomer, Green and Schnepp, JJ.

Cases cited

Commissioner of Social Services v. Philip De G. 59 NY2d 137 N.Y. 1983-06-09 at 141 p. 1084
Lopez v. Sanchez 34 NY2d 662 N.Y. 1974-03-29 at 663 p. 1084
Karen K. v. Christopher D. 89 AD2d 955 N.Y. App. Div. 1982-09-07 at 956 p. 1084