Black v. Oakes, Unpublished Decision (6-26-2001)

OPINION

Defendant, Charlotte L. Rhoades, appeals from the judgment of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas granting default judgment in favor of plaintiff, James E. Black. For the reasons adduced below, we affirm the trial court's judgment.

The record reveals that on September 7, 1999, plaintiff filed a complaint for declaratory judgment and injunctive relief against defendant and others seeking a declaration as to the priority of competing claims by creditors of Melvin K. Oakes in Mr. Oakes' interest in two limited partnerships. Defendant was personally served with a copy of the summons…