Dixon v. Besco Engineering, Inc.

Howell, Chief Judge:

James Dixon, a former employee of Besco Engineering, Inc. (Besco), brought this action alleging Besco’s negligence as a bailee caused the theft of Dixon’s machinist tools. The judge entered a default against Besco because it failed to answer Dixon’s complaint until over seventy-five days after the extended time agreed upon by the parties. In the subsequent damages hearing, the circuit judge granted Dixon $25,060.00 actual damages based on the value of the lost tools and lost wages.

I. Default Judgment

Dixon’s summons and complaint were properly served on Besco’s registered…