Cyrus v. Haveson

Opinion

THOMPSON, J.

The matter at bench involves cross-appeals from a default judgment. Defendants contend: (1) the trial court erred in denying their motion to be relieved from default on the ground of excusable neglect; (2) the court failed to obtain personal jurisdiction because of defective service of summons; and (3) the complaint fails to allege facts sufficient to support exemplaiy damages. In her cross-appeal, plaintiff contends that the trial court erred when, after referring the assessment of damages to a juiy pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 585, subdivision 2, it reduced…