Legal Opinion
Lloyd F. Ukwu, P.C. v. Bell Atlantic-Washington, D.C. Inc.
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Decided January 19, 1995No. 94-CV-301PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
FERREN, Associate Judge:
Appellant Lloyd F. Ukwu appeals from a trial court order dismissing his counterclaim against Bell Atlantic without prejudice. Ukwu alleges that the trial court abused its discretion. We affirm.
On February 22, 1993, Bell Atlantic filed a complaint against Ukwu and a summons was issued. On March 29, 1993, the summons and complaint were served on Ukwu by hand delivery at his place of business. Ukwu did not respond to the complaint, and, on June 4, 1993, the court entered a default judgment against him in the amount of $4,248, plus interest and costs. On June 15, 1993,…
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