· 7/11/2024

Tina Marie Eltzroth v. Danny Ray Eltzroth

Syllabus

This appeal concerns setting aside a default judgment in a divorce case. Tina Marie Eltzroth (\Wife\) filed for divorce in the Circuit Court for Sevier County (\the Trial Court\) against Danny Ray Eltzroth (\Husband\). Husband was served but failed to timely answer. Wife filed a motion for default and notice of hearing. Husband, who was staying at multiple places during this time, failed to appear for the hearing. The Trial Court granted Wife a default judgment. Husband later filed a motion to set aside, which the Trial Court granted. Wife appeals. We find no abuse of discretion in the Trial Court's granting of Husband's motion to set aside the default judgment. We affirm.

Judges: Judge D. Michael Swiney

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