State ex rel. DFS v. Sutherland

HANNA, Judge.

This is a paternity case in which the putative father appeals the denial of his motion to set aside the default judgment against him establishing paternity. The father, John Sutherland, challenges the denial of this motion on the ground that he was improperly served under Rule 54.13(b)(1) and that service violated his right to due process. He also claims that his motion stated sufficient facts constituting a meritorious defense and good cause. We affirm.

Pursuant to the Missouri Uniform Parentage Act, the State of Missouri sought a declaration of paternity, the establishment of…