State Ex Rel. Athens Cty. Dept. of Job v. Martin, 07 Ca 11 (4-14-2008)

DECISION AND JUDGMENT ENTRY

{¶ 1} Brad Martin appeals the judgment of the trial court denying his motion to vacate a default judgment entered against him. In his motion, he argued the trial court lacked personal jurisdiction over him because of inadequate service of process. Although the clerk of the trial court directed service to Martin at an incorrect address, the trial court concluded that Martin had waived any defects in process by appearing in the case after the entry of the default judgment and failing to raise an objection to the lack of personal jurisdiction for almost seven months…