Tharp v. Smith

Donald L. Corbin, Justice.

Appellant, Freddy Tharp, appeals the order of the Ashley County Circuit Court refusing to set aside a default judgment that awarded damages of $4,723.00 plus costs and interest to Appellee, Velma Smith, on her complaint for damages for repairs she made to Appellant’s real property in contemplation of purchasing the property pursuant to an oral contract. Appellant presents two arguments for reversal. First, he contends the trial court should have set aside the default judgment to prevent a miscarriage of justice. Second, he contends there was no evidence to support…