Legal Opinion
Conner v. Universal Utilities
Washington Supreme Court
Decided January 23, 1986No. 51719-3PublishedCited by 18 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtDurham, J.
Universal Utilities appeals from a Court of Appeals decision reinstating a default judgment against it. We hold that due process does not require notice to a defendant in a personal injury action of a damages hearing before the entry of a default judgment.
On September 19, 1981, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Sandra L. Conner was driving her car on Michigan Street in the city of Aberdeen. Universal Utilities had excavated the width of Michigan Street as part of a sewer construction project pursuant to a contract with the city. According to the Conners, the excavation was unmarked and 9 to 12…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- McNeal v. AllenWashington Supreme Court · 1980
- Esmieu v. SchragWashington Supreme Court · 1977
- Pedersen v. KlinkertWashington Supreme Court · 1960
- State Ex Rel. Adams v. Superior CourtWashington Supreme Court · 1950
- State v. Ralph Williams' North West Chrysler Plymouth, Inc.Washington Supreme Court · 1976
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3Cited by18 opinions
- Meindl v. Genesys Pacific Technologies, Inc.Hawaii Supreme Court · 2001
- In Re Marriage of LeslieWashington Supreme Court · 1989
- Calhoun v. MerrittCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1986
- Hardesty v. StencheverCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1996
- Shepard Ambulance, Inc. v. Helsell, Fetterman, Martin, Todd & HokansonCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1999
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