Long v. McDermott

OPINION

MIRABAL, Justice.

This is an appeal by writ of error from a default judgment.

This lawsuit arises out of an automobile collision that occurred on February 7, 1989, on U.S. Highway 290. McDermott sued Long for negligence and gross negligence, and upon Long’s failure to file an answer, McDermott obtained a default judgment in the principal amount of $6,852.22, representing $6,452.22 for collision damage to McDermott’s vehicle, and $400 for loss of use of the vehicle. We affirm.

McDermott’s pleadings in the trial court incorrectly listed Long’s address as “6800 Hollister, No. 2702” rather…