Arkin Distributing Co. v. Jones

Plaintiff appeals by leave granted an order granting defendant’s motion to quash execution of a default judgment against defendant. We reverse.

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Plaintiff operated as a wholesale distributor of children’s toys until 1995. Defendant was employed by plaintiff as a bookkeeper from 1970 to 1991, during which time she handled all of plaintiffs banking and cash. In 1991, plaintiff alleged that defendant had embezzled more than $562,000 over a 10-year period. Plaintiff commenced a civil action against defendant and her husband, Gary Jones. Defendant failed to defend the action, and a default judgment…