De Perez v. Guzman
The decedent's girlfriend, plaintiff, filed an action against the decedent's son, Jr. (Isidro Jr.), over property bequeathed to her before the decedent's death. When son failed to answer plaintiff's complaint, the court granted plaintiff's motion for default judgment. The court later granted Isidro Jr.'s motions to vacate the default and quash service of process. On appeal, plaintiff claims the trial court erred in finding that service of process was inadequate where plaintiff sent a copy of the summons and complaint to son's attorney.
Court conclude that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in granting Isidro Jr.'s motions because Isidro Jr. had not authorized his attorney to receive service of process on his behalf. Court affirm the court's orders.
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