Petty v. Weyerhaeuser Co.

Cureton, Judge:

Appellant Weyerhaeuser Company (Weyerhaeuser) appeals an order of the trial court that refused to allow it to serve a late answer. It also appeals a second order of the trial court that awarded damages of $123,092.02 for defective building materials sold by Weyerhaeuser to Petty. We affirm.

Petty opened a new skating rink in the town of Hartsville, South Carolina on September 20, 1974. After four to six weeks, the particle board floor supplied by Weyerhaeuser started to buckle making it unsuitable for skating. Eventually, the floor required replacement. Petty testified at trial…