Henry A. Knott Co. v. Redington Towers, Inc.

The trial court struck pleadings and entered a default judgment against both appellants after appellant Henry A. Knott Company failed to comply with discovery orders. We find no merit in the claim that this action was an abuse of discretion as it affects appellant Knott. Watson v. Peskoe, 407 So.2d 954, 956 (Fla. 3d DCA 1982). Although the sanctions imposed in this case should normally be employed only in extreme circumstances, Hart v. Weaver, 364 So.2d 524 (Fla. 2d DCA 1978), the evidence below supports a finding of an “aggravated case of disobedience” which justifies the order entered here.…