Rafalski v. Oates

Lawrence Rafalski appeals a judgment of the trial court granting Oma Oates’ motion to vacate a default judgment.

Plaintiff-appellant Rafalski filed a complaint on February 17, 1983 in the Cleveland Municipal Court. He sought a $5,000 judgment for personal injury and property damages sustained in an automobile collision with defendant-appellee Oates. Appellant contends the accident was caused by the appellee’s negligent operation of her motor vehicle.

Appellant attempted to have certified mail service made on appellee at 4106 East 71st Street in Cleveland; however, the complaint was returned…