Faith v. Scuba, 2007-G-2767 (12-7-2007)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Appellant, Robert S. Scuba, appeals from the March 5, 2007 judgment entry of the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas, which revived appellee's dormant default judgment against him over his objections. For the following reasons, we affirm.

{¶ 2} Substantive and Procedural Facts

{¶ 3} Appellee, Mr. Gordon S. Faith ("Mr. Faith"), was awarded default judgment against appellant, Mr. Robert S. Scuba ("Mr. Scuba"), on August 31, 1998. Mr. Faith filed his complaint on June 5, 1998, alleging that he suffered physical and emotional damages when Mr. Scuba broke into his home, beat him…