Heath v. Beech

Phipps, Judge.

Judi Beech brought suit against R & A Properties, Inc. and its sole stockholder, Richard T. Heath, Jr. Heath and R & A Properties filed a joint answer signed only by Heath, who was not a licensed attorney. The trial court granted Beech’s motion to strike the answer as to R & A Properties, and it entered a default judgment against R & A Properties. Subsequently, Heath obtained counsel but did not appear for trial on the claims against him. The court conducted a bench trial in his absence and entered judgment against Heath. Heath and R & A Properties appeal, and for the following…