Griffin v. Rutland

Smith, Chief Judge.

Appellant Wanda Griffin appeals from the trial court’s order setting aside a default judgment she obtained against Bruce Rutland, as well as the subsequent order granting summary judgment to Rut-land on the basis of expiration of the two-year statute of limitation for personal injury claims. Because setting aside the judgment and opening default were within the trial court’s discretion, and because Griffin’s suit was filed well outside the applicable statute of limitation, we affirm the judgment of the trial court.

The single-car collision leading to this action occurred on…