McDonald's Corp. v. Hawkins

Robert L. Brown, Justice.

The appellant, McDonald’s Corporation, appeals from a default judgment entered in favor of the appellees, Marlin Hawkins and Marvine Hawkins, his wife. The Hawkinses have declined to file a responsive brief. One issue is raised on appeal — whether a motion to set aside a default judgment is deemed denied within 30 days of filing under Ark. R. App. R 4(c). Because the chancellor apparently decided this issue in McDonald’s favor, we dismiss the appeal.

On August 9, 1992, the Hawkinses sold certain land in Conway County to McDonald’s. The parties also agreed to a…