Malden Redevelopment Authority v. Cetoute

Plaintiff Malden Redevelopment Authority (“MRA”) brought this action for breach of contract after defendant Carine Cetoute (“Cetoute”) defaulted on payments under a promissory note. As Cetoute failed to answer the complaint, a default judgment was entered. Cetoute has appealed the trial court’s denial of her motion to vacate that judgment. Because we find no abuse of discretion, we affirm.

In January, 2009, Cetoute obtained a loan in the amount of $23,650.00 from the MRA to make improvements to her two-family house. In connection with the loan, Cetoute signed a promissory note, agreeing to…