Howard, Stallings, From & Hutson, P.A. v. Douglas

GREENE, Judge.

Frank Douglas (Defendant) appeals a 2 March 2000 order in favor of Howard, Stallings, From & Hutson, P.A. (Plaintiff) denying Defendant’s motion to set aside entry of default and entry of default judgment.

Plaintiff filed a complaint against Defendant on 10 November 1999 alleging Defendant owed Plaintiff $51,274.26 for unpaid legal services and expenses. On 10 November 1999, a summons was issued informing Defendant a suit had been initiated against him, however, *123the summons was returned unserved. On 17 November 1999, Thomas K. Maher (Maher), Defendant’s attorney, submitted a…