Huddleston v. Speegle

OPINION

JAMES, Judge.

This is an appeal from a default judgment. We reverse and remand.

Plaintiff-Appellees Jackson H. Speegle and Robert D. Stringfellow d/b/a Willow Creek Stables, brought this suit against Defendant-Appellant Edward S. Huddleston to collect a sworn account and enforce a statutory liveryman’s lien upon two horses allegedly owned by Defendant Huddleston.

At the time of trial, the Plaintiffs and their counsel appeared and announced ready; however, neither the Defendant nor his counsel appeared; whereupon, the trial court proceeded to trial, heard evidence, and entered judgment in…