Horning Builders Supply Co. v. Sampsel, Unpublished Decision (11-8-2000)

DECISION AND JOURNAL ENTRY

Appellant, Floyd T. Sampsel,1 has appealed from the order of the Summit County Court of Common Pleas granting Appellee, Horning Builders Supply Company, default judgment. We reverse.

On March 2, 1999, Appellee filed a complaint against Appellant asking for judgment in the amount of $41,316.72. Appellant was served with this complaint on March 3, 1999. On April 5, 1999, Appellant moved the trial court for leave to plead. On April 19, 1999, Appellee moved for default judgment. On April 23, 1999, default judgment was granted in favor of Appellee. On April 27, 1999,…