Capinjola v. Stambaugh, 2008-Ca-00030 (8-11-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} In this case, the trial court granted default judgment without a hearing on December 5, 2007, in favor of appellee, JoAnne Capinjola, and against appellant, Deborah Stambaugh, and awarded damages in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00). Appellant filed a motion to vacate judgment and for leave to file an answer instanter, which was denied. Appellant appeals the trial court's January 8, 2008, denial of the motion to vacate judgment and leave to file an answer instanter.

STATEMENT OF FACTS AND CASE

{¶ 2} On September 18, 2007, appellee JoAnne Capinjola, aka JoAnne…