Parson-Nicholson, Inc. v. Dalton Carpet Finishing Co.

Deen, Presiding Judge.

Dalton Carpet Finishing Co., Inc. brought suit against Parson-Nicholson, Inc. on January 8,1981, on an open account in the amount of $14,097.29. After service of the complaint, the parties apparently entered into settlement negotiations, but no agreement was reached and the defendant did not file an answer. On February 26,1981, a default judgment was entered in favor of the plaintiff. No motions or appeal followed. On March 13, 1981, Parson-Nicholson filed a suit in equity seeking to set aside the default claiming fraudulent acts of Dalton Carpet Finishing Co. prevented…