Galatovich v. Watson

OPINION

FOLEY, Judge.

This is an appeal from the trial court’s denial of appellants’ motion to vacate a default judgment. We reverse and remand.

FACTS

In December 1986, respondent Dennis Galatovich and appellant Kimberly Watson were involved in an automobile accident in, or near, the driveway of 1450 11th Avenue. Appellant claims respondent slid on the ice, lost control of his vehicle and rear-ended her vehicle. Appellant Robert Watson owned the vehicle involved in the accident.

Respondent’s version of the accident is significantly different than appellant’s. Respondent claims he was proceeding…