Collins v. Scholz

This appeal arises from the dismissal of a paternity proceeding instituted by the plaintiff's verified petition claiming that the defendant was the father of a child born to her on July 23, 1974. According to the sheriff's return, service was made on October 12, 1974, by leaving a true and attested copy of the petition, order, and summons at the "usual place of abode of Stephen Scholz at 532 Fairfield Wood [sic] Road, Fairfield, Conn." At a hearing held on October 25, 1974, at which the defendant did not appear, the court rendered judgment for the plaintiff. On February 21, 1975, a special…