Ranchers Exploration & Development Co. v. Benedict

TACKETT, District Judge.

The appellants seek a reversal of an adverse judgment rendered against them in the trial court for McKinley County and rely upon three points for reversal.

1. That “The Court erred, and abused its discretion, in not granting appellants’ Motion to set aside the default judgment rendered against them.”

2. That “Although the setting aside of a default judgment is within the sound discretion of the trial judge, when appellants had been surprised, had been unable to afford counsel, had entered their personal appearance and had not been notified of application for final…