Richardson Construction Co. v. Meek Engineering & Construction Inc.

Gregory, Justice:

This appeal is from an order denying appellant Meek Engineering and Construction, Inc.’s motion to set aside a default judgment taken against it by respondent Richardson Construction Company, Inc. We reverse.

Appellant simultaneously moved to have the alleged service of a Summons (Complaint Not Served) set aside and the suit dismissed for lack of jurisdiction over appellant. The basis for these interwoven motions is appellant’s contention that it was never served with the Summons. In support thereof is an affidavit of appellant’s secretary which acknowledges service of a…