State ex rel. Department of Social Services v. R.H.

GONZALES, Judge.

This is an appeal from the dismissal of a paternity suit due to plaintiffs failure to present sufficient proof to confirm a judgment of default.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On August 12,1992, the State of Louisiana, through the Department of Social Services, Office of Family Support (plaintiff) filed a “Petition to Establish Paternity and Support,” alleging that R.H. (defendant) was the natural father of A. J., the minor child of G.J. The petition also sought judgment against defendant for child support and medical insurance coverage for the minor child. Following defendant’s…