Legal Opinion
Bellsouth Telecommunications, Inc. v. Future Communications, Inc.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided July 17, 2008No. A08A1585PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Ellington, Judge.
Following a granted interlocutory appeal, BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc. (“BellSouth”), appeals from the order of the State Court of Cobb County which granted Future Communications, Inc.’s (“Future’s”), motion to open the default. BellSouth contends the trial court abused its discretion under OCGA § 9-11-55 (b) because the evidence adduced was insufficient to support a finding of providential cause, excusable neglect, or a proper case necessary to open the default. We agree and reverse.
The record reveals that BellSouth filed a claim for damages against Future based on two…
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