A man's attempt to set aside a paternity decree by Bill of Review failed when the man based his suit solely on his assertion that the mother of the child had lied to him when she told him he was the father. Because parentage was an issue subject being fully litigated in the suit affecting the parent child relationship, the fraud alleged was intrinsic rather than extrinsic. Only extrinsic fraud can support a Bill of Review. In the Interest of J.B., No. 02-08-195-CV (Tex. App. - Fort Worth Feb. 26, 2009) (Memorandum Opinion).

Courtesy of Verner & Brumley, P.C. Dallas, Texas

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