Sanders v. Weeks

This appeal is from an order vacating a previous order of default judgment and returning the case to the trial docket. We reverse and reinstate the original judgment.

The trial judge signed a default judgment in favor of appellant against respondent for $14,315.00 actual damages, and subsequently granted respondent’s motion to have the cause reopened pursuant to Section 15-27-130 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina.

The order reinstating the case states, in part:

“The (Respondent’s) attorney testified under oath that the (Respondent) had been diligent in every way, that the failure to answer…