Charles v. Gore

Plaintiff, Steven Charles, appeals from a default judgment that revived a 1983 judgment against him in favor of defendant, Richard S. Gore. Charles presents as issues for review whether (1) the circuit court had jurisdiction over him, (2) the circuit court abused its discretion in consolidating two related actions, and (3) the default judgment reviving the 1983 judgment is void.

Gore and Charles, who was formerly known as Steven Typlin, were partners in the Gore and Typlin Partnership (Partnership). On December 16, 1976, they, as partners, signed a collateral note, payable on demand, in the…