Supreme Court of South Carolina July 27, 1981, 21525 (Myers v. Food Town Stores, Inc.)

Ness, Justice:

Appellant, Michael R. Myers, appeals from an order permitting respondent, Food Town Stores, Inc., to file a late answer. We affirm.

On September 23, 1980 respondents were personally served with a summons and complaint at their corporate offices in Salisbury, N. C. Responsive pleadings were not served until the statutory period had run.