Markland v. City of Fairbanks

FITZGERALD, Justice.

The single issue in this case is whether the trial court erred in failing to grant a Civil Rule 60(b) motion to set aside a default judgment which was entered against appellant.

On September 17, 1971, the appellees, City of Fairbanks and the North Star Borough, filed a complaint in superior court against appellant, M. D. Markland doing business as Dean’s Auto Glass and Body Repair Shop, for non-payment of sales taxes. The complaint and summons were personally served upon appellant, who failed to answer. On December 20, 1971, a default was entered against him, and judgment…