Lawson v. Edmondson

Tom Glaze, Justice.

The sole issue in this appeal is whether the trial court erred in denying the appellant’s motion to set aside the default judgment. Appellant argues that appellee failed to make timely service of process. We agree and therefore reverse and dismiss.

While the procedural history of this case is lengthy, only the following factual information is necessary for disposition of the issue. On October 23,1986, appellee filed a complaint against the appellant for breach of a lease agreement. The appellee sent a copy of the complaint and summons by certified mail to the appellant at an…