Broughton v. Jaffee

Ness, Justice:

Appellant Virnease Broughton appeals from an order vacating a default judgment against respondent David Harold Jaffee and allowing him to file a late answer. We affirm.

On December 12, 1978, appellant asserts pleadings were served in this action and the companion case of Joseph R. Broughton v. David Harold Jaffee. Respondent Jaffee contends he was only served in the companion case.

Jaffee upon learning this case was pending entered a special appearance and moved to set aside the action because service had not been perfected or in the alternative to file a late answer.

Appellant…