Gillespie v. Rowe

Appellant F. H. Gillespie appeals from the order of the lower court opening the time for respondent James H. Rowe, Jr., to answer pursuant to Section 15-13-90, S. C. Code Ann. (1976). We reverse.

Gillespie brought this action in contract for monetary damages on a liquidated claim. Rowe was served on October 20, 1978. Counsel for defendant subsequently telephoned counsel for plaintiff seeking an extension of time to answer. Counsel for plaintiff alleges he granted a twenty day extension. Counsel for defendant contends the extension was until the end of N ovember. Counsel for defendant did not…