Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Carmichael

Appellee Steve Carmichael brought suit against Appellant Ford Motor Credit Company and Appellant's employee, Mercer Jones (not directly involved in this appeal), alleging that Defendants wrongfully converted personal property left in Appellee's automobile when the vehicle was repossessed by Defendants.

Service was made on Ford Motor Credit Company by certified mail on January 26, 1978. Co-defendant Jones was never served and never entered an appearance. On February 27, 1978 (32 days after service), Carmichael applied for entry of default against Ford Motor Credit Company, which was made on…