Henry v. Gaines-Derden Enterprises, Inc.

Jack Holt, Jr., Chief Justice.

In this appeal from orders entered by the Lawrence County Circuit Court, the appellants raise two points for reversal, challenging the trial court’s setting aside of a default judgment in their favor and, in turn, granting summary judgment in favor of the appellee. The trial court was correct in setting aside the default judgment but, in light of proof of the existence of a genuine issue of material fact, erred in granting summary judgment.

The appellants, Jake Henry, an electrical contractor, and his wife, Barbara Henry, owed the appellee, Gaines-Derden…