Weaver v. Realty Growth Investors

We are asked here to consider whether the Circuit Court for Worcester County abused its discretion in refusing to set aside what appellant claims was a “judgment by default” entered against him. He also asks whether that court further abused its discretion by refusing to allow him to “engage in discovery” before ruling on his motion to set aside the judgment. We do not believe that the court’s discretion was abused in either instance, and therefore affirm the judgment.

The case arises from the following circumstances. On July 20, 1976, Realty Growth Investors, appellee, sued appellant, Robert…