complained of, and (2) did not timely file a postjudgment motion or request for findings of fact and conclusions of law. Tex.R.App. P. 26.1. It is not considered an equitable proceeding, so the appellant is not required to show diligence or lack of negligence. Texaco, Inc. v. Central Power & Light Co., 925 S.W.2d 586, 590 (Tex.1996) (discussing the predecessor writ of error proceeding). A bill of review is an independent equitable action brought by a party to a previous suit who seeks to set aside a judgment that is no longer subject to challenge by a motion for new trial or by appeal. Caldwel etitioner is entitled to a remedy by bill of review and the parties revert to their original status as plaintiff and defendant. Id. See also, Wood v. Brown, 819 S.W.2d 799, 800 (Tex.1991) (<HOLDING>); Westcliffe, Inc. v. Bear Creek Constr., Ltd.,
holding that strict compliance is not required recognizing that strict compliance with  1557 is required recognizing that a default judgment based on improper service is void holding that a default judgment cannot withstand a direct attack by a defendant who was not served in strict compliance with the appropriate service rules holding that an individual who is not served cannot be at fault or negligent in allowing a default judgment to be rendered