Traywick v. Kidd

DONALDSON, Judge.

Kenneth S. Traywick appeals from orders of the Autauga Circuit Court (“the trial court”) that set aside an entry of default in his favor, dismissed his complaint against Michael L. Kidd, and denied his postjudgment motion to set aside the dismissal. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

Facts and Procedural History

On August 10, 2012, Traywick, an incarcerated inmate in the Alabama correctional system, submitted a complaint and summons to the Autauga circuit clerk for the purposes of filing a lawsuit against Kidd, his former attorney. Traywick also submitted a request…