GMC Group, Inc. v. Harsco Corp.

BLACKBURN, Presiding Judge.

In this breach of contract action, GMC Group, Inc. appeals a default judgment entered in favor of Harsco Corporation, contending that because unliquidated damages were sought, the court erred in determining the amount of damages without first conducting an evidentiary hearing. However, GMC filed its notice of appeal seven months after the complained-of judgment was entered; accordingly, we dismiss the appeal as untimely.

“It is well established that the proper and timely filing of a notice of appeal is an absolute requirement to confer jurisdiction upon the appellate…