Edward Don & Co. v. Istriana, Inc.

By Judge Jonathan C. Thacher

This matter came on February 24, 2006, for a hearing on Defendant Peter Lupo’s Motion to Set Aside Default Judgment and to Quash Return of Service. After considering counsels’ arguments and reviewing the applicable rules, the Court reaches the findings and conclusions stated below.

I. Background

On or about July 24, 2002, Defendant Istriana, Inc. (“Istriana”) allegedly purchased from Plaintiff Edward Don and Company (“Don”) a substantial supply of restaurant supplies and equipment for delivery to its “Lupo’s Italian Chop Flouse” in College Park, Maryland. Such…