DANAHY, Acting Chief Judge.
The appellant, the defendant in the trial court, appeals an order denying a motion to vacate an order of default. We reverse because Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.500(c) specifically provides that if a party fails to plead or otherwise defend, the trial court may enter a default against such party. The appellant has demonstrated that he filed pleadings in this cause three months before the order of default was entered.
Reversed...
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