Hagan v. Buchanan

RONALD R. HOLLIGER, Judge.

Angelo’s Tow Service (hereinafter “Angelo’s”) appeals the denial of its motion to set aside the default judgment entered when Angelo’s failed to respond or appear after being served with a summons and petition in this personal injury suit. The trial court concluded that Angelo’s motion to set aside was untimely because it was filed more than a year after the default judgment was entered, though the default judgment only became final after the motion was filed. On appeal, Angelo’s contends (1) the one-year time period for filing a motion to set aside a default…