La Bonte Ransom Co., Inc. v. Scellars

HAZLETT, J., pro tem.

In this case defendant failed to answer within the time allowed by law after service of the summons and complaint, his default was taken and judgment was entered against him pursuant thereto. He moved to have the default judgment set aside under the provisions of section 473 of the Code of Civil Procedure, on the ground of mistake, inadvertence, or excusable neglect, which motion was denied, and he appeals.

The appeal was made pursuant to the alternative method provided for.in sections 953a, 953b, and 953c of the Code of Civil Procedure, but appellant did not print in his…