ADAMS, Justice.
We granted a writ of certiorari to the Court of Civil Appeals to review its decision holding that it is unnecessary to allege and prove a meritorious defense when one seeks relief from a default judgment which is the result of alleged ineffective service. Randolph E. Neal, Jr., (Neal), was sued by Wilson Lumber Company, Inc. (Wilson), in a small claims action filed in the District Court of Madison County. In district court, Neal failed to appear, and...
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