Beckmann Concrete Contractors, Inc. v. United Fire & Casualty Co.

ANjDERSON, J.:

Beclmann Concrete Contractors, Inc. (Beckmann) brought suit against United Fire and Casualty Co. (United) to collect on a payment bond that United issued to Golf Construction of America (Golf Construction). United was found in default for failing to file an answer. The court entered a default judgment against United. United moved for relief from the judgment alleging it did not receive notice under Rule 55(b)(2), SCRCP, and contending it was entitled to relief under Rule 60(b)(1), SCRCP. The court denied the motion. We vacate and remand.

FACTUALIPROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

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