Clark Oil Co. v. Martin Exploration Co.

SAVOIE, Judge.

Defendant, Martin Exploration Co. (Martin), devolutively appeals the trial court’s confirmation of a default judgment against it, contending that plaintiff, Clark Oil Company, Inc. (Clark), failed to comply with the requisite statutory provisions.

On May 21, 1982, Clark filed suit to enforce a lien and recover monies allegedly owed it by Martin under an open account. Martin failed to answer timely, and on June 17,1982, a default judgment was confirmed against it.

Martin contends the trial court erred in: (1) confirming a default judgment where the record did not show the entry of…