Brazell v. J. K. Boatwright & Co.

BARNES, Presiding Judge.

Joseph Brazell and Joanne Brazell appeal from the order of the trial court entering a default judgment in favor of J. K. Boatwright and Company, P.C. (“Boatwright”) and awarding damages of $20,265 in principal and $15,793.88 in interest to Boatwright. On appeal, the Brazells contend that the trial court abused its discretion in granting Boatwright’s motion for default judgment and in denying their motion to open the default. Upon our review, we affirm.

Under OCGA § 9-11-55 (b), a prejudgment default may be opened on one of three grounds if four conditions are met. The…