Allen v. Howard

Deen, Presiding Judge.

On May 19, 1986, Stacy Howard commenced this action against Thomas Allen, seeking the adjudication of Allen as the father of her unborn child and an award for parental care expenses and child support. At the time, Allen was in the United States Navy, residing in Tennessee but stationed at Fort Oglethorpe in Catoosa County, Georgia; he was personally served with process in Georgia. Allen answered on June 23, 1986, asserting as defenses lack of subject matter and personal jurisdiction, and improper venue. The child was born on January 8, 1987. Subsequently, Allen was…