Columbia Gas of Ohio v. Riley

Defendant-appellant, Eury Riley, appeals from a judgment of the Franldin County Municipal Court rendered to plaintiff in defendant’s absence.

Plaintiff-appellee, Columbia Gas of Ohio (“Columbia Gas”), filed a complaint against defendant on September 17,1986. Defendant responded with an answer pro se. Notice of the scheduled trial date, December 15, 1986, was sent to defendant and to counsel for plaintiff.

By agreement of the parties, on December 8, 1986, plaintiff was granted leave to file an amended complaint, and the trial was continued from December 15, 1986. The agreed entry was signed by…