Green Seed Co. v. Harrison Tobacco Storage Warehouse, Inc.

HAYES, Chief Judge.

This appeal arises from a refusal to set aside a default judgment by the Harrison Circuit Court.

The appellee entered into a lease agreement with the appellant on May 16, 1979. The appellee filed suit against the appellant on September 28, 1981, seeking judgment for the entire rental payment due under the lease. On October 23, 1981, the appellant filed a petition for removal in the United States District Court, properly served the appellee and filed a copy with the Harrison Circuit Court. This petition was dismissed as defective on October 27, 1981.

Instead of amending this…