BB & T v. Taylor

Justice BURNETT:

We granted a writ of certiorari to review the Court of Appeals’ decision in BB & T v. Taylor, Op. No.2004-UP-513 (S.C. Ct.App. filed Oct. 14, 2004). Carolyn M. Taylor a/k/a Carolyn Yvonne Murphy Taylor (Petitioner) contends the Court of Appeals erred in affirming the lower court’s denial of a motion to set aside a judgment against her and in favor of BB & T f/k/a Southern National Bank (Respondent). We find Petitioner was not properly served with process and reverse.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

On May 29, 1998, Respondent filed an action against Petitioner for collection…