Clark v. Michael Motor Co., Inc.

Bradley D. Jesson, Chief Justice.

Appellant Harold Clark appeals from an entry of default judgment and sanctions against him under Arkansas Civil Procedure Rule 37 for failure to respond to a court order to submit discovery requests. The trial court entered judgment against Clark for the amount prayed for in appellee Michael Motor Company, Inc.’s amended replevin complaint for conversion of an automobile, which included $1547.34 for the value of the car, $3200.00 in punitive damages, and $149.61 in costs. The trial court also imposed $896.40 in sanctions against Clark and his attorney, John D.…