Faggett v. Hargrove

OPINION

OLIVER-PARROTT, Chief Justice.

Appellant, Drexel Faggett, appeals by writ of error from a default judgment in a suit establishing appellant as the father of Janea R. Hargrove. Appellant asserts that he was not properly served before the trial court entered a default judgment against him. We reverse and remand.

Background

The appellee, Jean Hargrove, filed her original petition on May 27,1992, and citation was issued May 28, 1992. From June 1, 1992, through June 5, 1992, Deputy Constable H.F. Harris of Harris County Constables Precinct Number Five attempted to serve appellant at his…