Lewis v. Johnson

JUNELL, Justice.

This is a paternity suit filed pursuant to Tex.Fam.Code Ann. § 13.01 et seq. (Vernon Supp.1978-1979), hereinafter called the Code. Janet Lynn Lewis (appellant or plaintiff) filed suit against James Welton Johnson, Jr. (appellee or defendant) to establish the paternity of Marcus Jamez Lewis, a minor child born out of wedlock. Plaintiff alleged that defendant is the father of the child. Defendant filed a general denial. The case was tried before the court without a jury. The trial began and some evidence was heard on December 5, 1978, following which the trial was recessed. On…