E.N.W. v. Michael W.

Opinion

ABBE, J.

This is an appeal from an order denying appellant’s nonstatutory motion to vacate a default judgment on jurisdictional grounds pursuant to the rule set forth in County of Ventura v. Tillett (1982) 133 Cal.App.3d 105, 110-111 [183 Cal.Rptr. 741], We affirm.

Appellant was the defendant below in an action for paternity, child support and welfare reimbursement. Appellant never answered or otherwise appeared after personal service upon him on January 16, 1980 of the summons and complaint and notice of right to appointed counsel. His default was entered on March 12, 1980. After…