Williams v. Curry

BRADLEY, Judge.

This is an action seeking to set aside a default judgment.

On July 27, 1983 plaintiff, Ethel Curry, filed suit against defendant, Major Williams, seeking damages for injuries sustained as a result of an assault and battery. The sheriff’s return indicated that defendant was served with process on August 9, 1983. After defendant failed to respond to the suit within thirty days, a default judgment was entered on October 24, 1983 in favor of plaintiff and against defendant in the amount of $5,000.

On January 17,1984, within four months from the entry of the default judgment,…