Whelchel v. Community Hospitals of Indiana, Inc.

RILEY, Judge.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

Defendant-Appellant Beverly Whelchel (Whelchel) appeals from the denial of her motion for relief from default judgment. We reverse.

ISSUE

One issue is dispositive of this appeal: Whether the trial court abused its discretion in denying Whelchel’s motion for relief from default judgment.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

The record reveals that Whelchel was indebted to Plaintiff-Appellee Community Hospitals of Indiana, Inc. (Community) for hospital services rendered in the amount of $5,233 plus interest. 1 After making a formal demand for payment and hearing no…