Y. C. Ballenger Electrical Contractors, Inc. v. Reach-All Sales, Inc.

Ness, Justice:

Appellants, Reach-All Sales, Inc. and Correct Manufacturing Corporation are foreign corporations not authorized to do business in South Carolina. They appeal from an order of default. We affirm.

Respondent, Y. C. Ballenger Electrical Contractors, Inc., initiated this action on February 8, 1979 pursuant to S. C. Code § 33-23-140 by service of summons and complaint on the Secretary of State. On March 1, 1979, appellants filed a notice of special appearance. This was 21 days from the service of the pleadings on the Secretary of State and 17 days after receipt of them by appellants.…