Dolphin Plumbing Co. Of Florida, Inc. v. The Financial Corporation of North America, a Missouri Corp., Authorized to Do Business in Florida

The Financial Corporation of North America, FINCO, asks us to reverse the district court’s denial of its motion to set aside a default and judgment of default entered in favor of Dolphin Plumbing Company of Florida. We affirm.

On April 4, 1974, Dolphin, a subcontractor, filed its complaint against FIN-CO, the developer, alleging breach of contract. On May 8, pursuant to a stipulation filed on behalf of both parties, Dolphin filed an amended complaint. The stipulation allowed FINCO an additional ten days, until May 18, to file responsive pleadings or motion. On May 24, FINCO’s attorney moved to…