Charles Townsend Ford, Inc. v. Edwards

This is an appeal from a denial of a Rule 60 (b)(6) ARCP motion for relief from a default judgment.

The dispositive issue is whether the trial court abused its discretion in denying the defendant-appellant's motion. We find no such abuse as to require reversal and affirm.

A review of the record reveals the following:

On March 6, 1978, the plaintiff filed an action against the defendant for fraud and breach of contract. The defendant was personally served as provided by law. Upon receipt of the summons and complaint defendant contacted its insurance carrier regarding the litigation. Defendant…