Moore v. Jim Moore Cadillac, Inc.

Appellant Moore brought this breach of warranty action against Jim Moore Cadillac, General Motors Acceptance Corporation, and respondent Peugeot. The action arose out of the sale and financing of a Peugeot station wagon. Appellant appeals an order allowing respondent to file a late answer under S. C. Code Ann. § 15-13-90 (1976). We reverse.

Appellant alleges error because respondent failed to show excusable neglect and a meritorious defense. See Price v. Northwestern Mutual Insurance Co. 281 S. C. 501, 316 S. E. (2d) 391 (1984); Davis v. Lunceford, 274 S. C. 576, 266 S. E. (2d) 73 (1980). The…