Kumar v. Loper

GRIFFIS, P.J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. Arvind Kumar, individually and d/b/a Holiday Inn of Columbus, Tony Savage, and Tracey Savage (collectively “Appellants”) appeal the Lowndes County Circuit Court’s denial of their motion to set aside a default judgment. They claim that because they clearly expressed their intent to defend against the claims made by Shanna Loper, they were entitled to notice of the default hearing. We agree; therefore, the judgment of the circuit court is reversed, and this case is remanded for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

FACTS

¶ 2. Kumar operates the Holiday…