Marsh v. Way

McMurray, Chief Judge.

Plaintiff filed his complaint in this wrongful death action on December 3, 1982. Defendant was served on the same date. Defendant failed to file an answer. The case having become in default and 15 days having elapsed after the date of default, the issue of damages was tried before the trial court without a jury. Judgment in favor of the plaintiff for $255,000 with interest and costs was filed on March 25, 1983. On April 25, 1983, defendant filed her motion for new trial, or, in the alternative, motion to set aside the judgment, or, motion for relief from judgment. In…