Alexander v. Washington

MONROE, Judge.

Margaret Alexander and Eddie Chambers appeal from the trial court’s denial of their motion for relief from a judgment.

Alexander, a certified master plumber, sued James and Dorothy Washington, seeking to recover expenses she claimed she was owed for work done at the Washingtons’ home. The Washingtons filed a counterclaim against Alexander and a third-party complaint against Chambers, who worked under Alexander. The same attorney represented both Alexander and Chambers.

Alexander, Chambers, and their attorney did not appear on the day of trial because, according to the attorney,…