Iteka International v. Hinson

PARIENTE, Judge.

Defendant Iteka International (Iteka), a Turkish corporation, appeals the entry of a default against it. We reverse the order granting default because Iteka’s motion to quash service and motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction were pending at the time the default was entered and also because plaintiff Hinson failed to serve Iteka with prior notice of his application for default.

This case arises from supplemental proceedings whereby Hinson, as trustee of West Coast Pension, sought to enforce a $310,-107.67 judgment against Thomas S. Waldron. Hinson impled Iteka…