Paragon Building Corp. v. Turner

OPINION

HATHAWAY, Judge.

This appeal is from a default judgment entered against appellant in the sum of $65,000, upon appellee’s complaint for personal injuries allegedly resulting from a slip and fall on appellant’s premises on September 7, 1973. Appellant contends that the trial court was without jurisdiction to enter the judgment and that it must be vacated.

Appellee’s complaint was filed in superior court in Pima County on January 3, 1975, and process was served on appellant on January 6, 1975. An open extension to answer the complaint was secured from appellee’s counsel on January 23, 1975.…