Legal Opinion
Benton v. Modern Finance & Investment Co.
Supreme Court of Georgia
Decided October 25, 1979No. 35444PublishedCited by 12 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Jordan, Justice.
Modern Finance & Investment Company, appellee, filed a complaint in the State Court of Fulton County against Catherine Benton, the appellant, on a promissory note in the amount of $73 plus interest and attorney fees. When the appellant filed no answer within the lawful period, a default judgment was entered against her in the amount of $85.94. Subsequently, the appellant filed a motion to set aside the default judgment which was denied. She appeals.
Following a hearing the trial court found that the *534appellant had not been served personally, nor was a person domiciled at her…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- DeJarnette Supply Co. v. F. P. Plaza, Inc.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1972
- Thompson v. LagerquistSupreme Court of Georgia · 1974
- Pelletier v. Northbook Garden ApartmentsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1974
- Womble v. Commercial Credit Corp.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1974
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