Mickens v. Calame

This is an appeal from a denial of a motion for relief from default judgment.

On March 22, 1985 the defendant's automobile collided with that of the plaintiff. The defendant's mother was driving defendant's car when the accident occurred.

On May 21, 1985 the plaintiff, Edwin R. Calame, filed a summons and complaint against the defendant, Willie Joe Mickens, as well as against Jessie Cook Mickens and fictitious parties X, Y, and Z. Mickens's mother, Jennie Mickens, was not named in the lawsuit.

A copy of the summons and complaint was served on the defendant on July 13, 1985. Defendant failed to…