McClenon v. Zartemi

Karen McClenon (“McClenon”) appeals an order denying her motion to set aside a default judgment entered against her in the ejectment action brought by the appellee, Antonio Zartemi (“Zartemi”). We reverse.

On December 5, 1996, Zartemi brought a one count complaint against McClenon, seeking to eject her from the property. McCle-non filed a letter on December 30, 1996, seeking an extension of time to obtain counsel. Zartemi filed a Notice of Hearing on January 2, 1997, setting his Motion to Strike Answer and Default for hearing on January 16. No motion, however, was filed. On January 16, a…