Jones v. Hydro-Wave of Alabama, Inc.

Tom Jones, the defendant, appeals from the trial court's denial of his motion to set aside a default judgment in the amount of $75,000 entered in favor of Hydro-Wave of Alabama, Inc.

This action began in 1984 when Hydro-Wave of Alabama, Inc., filed a 12-count complaint against Hydro-Wave, Inc., and several of its agents, including Tom Jones, alleging breach of contract and fraud. The dispute between the parties emanates from a contract in which Hydro-Wave, Inc., agreed to purchase 500 Hydro-Wave "instant demand" water heaters from Hydro-Wave of Alabama. Hydro-Wave of Alabama alleges that,…