Williams v. City of Atlanta

Ruffin, Chief Judge.

Annette Williams brought a negligence action against the City of Atlanta, alleging that she was injured when she slipped and fell at the Atlanta airport. The City was served with the complaint, but did not file a timely answer. After a default judgment was entered, the trial court granted the City’s motion to set aside the judgment and open the default. The trial court subsequently signed a certificate of immediate review, and we granted Williams’ application for interlocutory appeal. Because we find the City did not establish excusable neglect, we reverse.

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