Nicholson Ex Rel. Burdette v. Mull

Rhodes, Justice.

A default judgment was obtained against defendant-appellant, Herbert Mull. His motion to have the judgment vacated was denied by the lower court. We affirm.

The default judgment was based upon an action for personal injuries sustained by a minor ten years of age as a result of being bitten by a dog. Defendant was personally served with the summons and complaint but failed to answer within the required twenty days. Judgment for $1,500.00 was entered against defendant and, after supplemental proceedings were instituted, he moved to have the judgment vacated under S. C. Code §…