In Re Paternity of Mth v. Agr

A.G.R., Jr. (defendant) appeals a nonfinal order reopening a judgment that had dismissed with prejudice a paternity action against him. The trial court granted relief from the judgment pursuant to sec. 806.07(l)(a) and (g), Stats., on the ground of "[mjistake, inadvertence, surprise, or excusable neglect,” and because it was "no longer equitable that the judgment should have prospective application.” Because we conclude that the trial court properly applied sec. 806.07(l)(a), we affirm and remand for further proceedings.

The pertinent facts are undisputed. In 1985, C.M.H. (mother) gave birth…