Pleasant v. Pleasant

MARVIN, Judge.

In this divorce proceeding after a legal separation, the husband appeals from a default judgment against him for permanent alimony. He contends his wife did not sus*1172tain the burden of proof. We agree and reverse on this point and remand.

A prima facie case must be established in order to confirm a default judgment. C.C.P. Art. 1702. City of Monroe v. Fussell, 297 So.2d 482 (La.App.2d Cir. 1974). This record contains a transcript of the proceedings on confirmation of the default and it is upon this record that we must determine whether all essential elements of the wife’s demand…