ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Plaintiff Allied World Surplus Lines Insurance Company has moved for entry of default against Defendant Joseph Ellis, under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 55(a), for his failure to appear to defend the case. (Doc. 52 ). Review of the process server's return of service reflects "personal service on the defendant at 690 Bexar Ave E. Apt. 807, Hamilton, AL 35570." (Doc. 48 at 1). But the summons was issued to Mr. Ellis at "473 Destiny Drive, Winfield, AL 35594." (Id. at 2).

Plaintiff Allied World Surplus Lines Insurance Company has moved for a default judgment against Defendant Joseph Ellis for failing to defend the case. The motion relies on Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 55(a). Allied claims it served Ellis personally at 690 Bexar Avenue East, Apartment 807, Hamilton, Alabama.

the summons was issued to a different address: 473 Destiny Drive, Winfield, Alabama. The process server's return of service and Allied's attorney affidavit do not address this discrepancy. Judge Annemarie Carney Axon ordered Allied to show cause by April 24, 2023, why the court should not deny the default motion based on the conflicting service information.

The court’s order signals skepticism about whether Ellis was properly served, which is a prerequisite to entering default. The case remains active but stalled pending Allied’s response. The address conflict raises questions about whether Ellis received adequate notice to defend himself.

The court’s scrutiny reflects the importance of strict compliance with service rules before defaulting a defendant. Allied must clarify the service facts or risk losing the default motion. The docket does not show further filings or a hearing date yet.