Wylam Ice Company v. King

JONES, Justice.

May a judgment debtor invoke equitable jurisdiction to set aside or interfere with a judgment at law valid on its face absent any averments or proof of mistake, inadvertence or fraud? We think the question is self-answering. We agree with the trial Court in denying relief and we affirm.

This case has a somewhat lengthy history. Two prior litigations are indirectly involved. A condensed recital of the facts will here suffice.

John C. King, father of James C. King, a minor, brought two derivative actions (separate suits) for damages resulting *361from personal injuries, incurred by his…