Worrell v. SATTERFIELD CONST. CO., INC.

Gregory, Justice.

In this negligence action by Richard Eugene Worrell for personal injuries, Satterfield Construction Company, Inc., having failed to answer or otherwise plead to the summons and complaint within twenty days after service, moved for an order extending the time to file and serve its answer pursuant to Section 15-13-90 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, which provides that the court may, in its discretion, allow an answer after the time limited by the Code.

Appellant Worrell, having filed an affidavit of default, moved for an order of default judgment pursuant to Section…