Throndset v. J. R.

VANDE WALLE, Justice.

J. R. [hereinafter “Roe,” a pseudonym] appeals from a judgment entered by the district court of Burleigh County determining him to be the natural father of A. B. S. [hereinafter “Ada,” a pseudonym] and from an order denying Roe’s motion to vacate said judgment. 1 We reverse and remand.

A summons and complaint seeking to establish the paternity of Roe was personally served upon Roe. He did not answer or otherwise appear. The plaintiffs [hereinafter “Social Service”] moved for default judgment. Roe received notice of the motion but did not appear or respond thereto. Judgment…