Dowis v. Watson

Pope, Judge.

Appellant James Dowis, a resident of Gwinnett County, is the owner of a sole proprietorship known as “Sofas and Chairs,” which is a furniture business located in Fulton County. A civil action was initiated in Fulton County against both the proprietorship and James Dowis, as if they were separate legal entities. Dowis answered the complaint raising the defense of lack of venue. No answer was filed by the sole proprietorship, and a default judgment was entered against the “defendant” Sofas and Chairs on June 3, 1981.

Decided March 19, 1982. Winship E. Rees, for appellant. Robert A.…