Morriss v. Towle Hill Associates, Inc.

A default judgment was entered against the defendant, Towle Hill Associates, Inc. (THA), by the Superior Court (Hollinan, J.) in the amount of $44,325. The defendant appeals, arguing: (1) that the Superior Court (Gray, J.) abused its discretion in denying THA’s motion to strike default; (2) that the Superior Court (Hollinan, J.) erred when it ruled that an appearance entered on behalf of THA by its president was of no effect; and (3) that it was denied due process and fundamental fairness when the default judgment was entered without notice or opportunity for hearing after an appearance had…