Thomas v. Jones

Defendants have filed a delayed appeal challenging the trial court’s denial of their motion to set aside a default judgment. GCR 1963, 520.4. We affirm.

The trial court may set aside a default judgment only if good cause is shown and an affidavit of facts showing a meritorious defense is filed. GCR 1963, 520.4. The court’s denial of a motion to set aside a default judgment will not be revérsed absent a clear abuse of discretion. Novi Construction, Inc v Triangle Excavating Co, 102 Mich App 586, 589; 302 NW2d 244 (1980). The policy of this state is against setting aside defaults and default…