Marcinkowski v. Affirmative Risk Management Corp.

David Newbern, Justice.

The issue before us is whether the Pulaski Circuit Court erred in dismissing as untimely an appeal from Little Rock Municipal Court of an order refusing to set aside a default judgment. We hold the appeal should not have been dismissed.

Affirmative Risk Management Corporation (ARM), the appellee, brought a claim against Chris Marcinkowski in Little Rock Municipal Court. Apparently ARM and Mr. Marcinkowski engage in the business of adjusting insurance claims. The action of ARM against Mr. Marcinkowski was for intentional interference with a business expectancy. The…