Bledsoe v. Metts

Juanita Bledsoe, the appellant herein, commenced this action against Enoch Glenn Metts, the respondent herein, to recover damages for alleged personal injuries sustained by her as a result of an automobile collision which occurred on July 12, 1971. The respondent has instituted a separate action against the appellant to recover damages sustained by him in the same collision.

The instant action was commenced by the service of a summons and complaint upon the respondent on September 11, 1971. The respondent failed to answer the complaint within 20' days after the service thereof as required by…