Halleck v. Trumfio

The underlying litigation in this appeal involves a contractual dispute which was disposed of pursuant to an order for summary judgment entered on behalf of defendant, Harry A. Trumfio. More than 30 days after the entry of the judgment, the trial court vacated that order and set the case for trial. Trumfio appeals from this vacatur. The sole issue presented is whether the trial court had jurisdiction to vacate its summary judgment more than 30 days after its rendition.

Plaintiff, Jack Halleck, filed a third amended complaint on February 15,1978, against Trumfio seeking rescission of a contract…