United States Elevator Corp. v. Smyrna Hospital

Birdsong, Chief Judge.

Default Judgment — Excusable Neglect. The facts relevant to this appeal show that U. S. Elevator had installed elevators in the Smyrna Hospital and was responsible for maintenance of the same. On September 8, 1984, a fire occurred in the elevator control room causing substantial property damage. By letter dated December 14, 1984, U. S. Elevator was advised by the hospital administrator that the hospital was of the opinion the fire was caused by improper maintenance by U. S. Elevator and sought to recover its losses. Apparently U. S. Elevator concluded the fire was caused…