Hodge v. Stigall

PBESIDING JUSTICE LEWE

delivered the opinion of the court.

This is an action to set aside a deed. Defendants failed to appear and the deed was set aside after an ex parte hearing. Defendants then presented two motions to vacate the judgment. One was made within 30 days and the other after 30 days had expired. Both motions were denied. Defendants appeal.

Defendants have been tenants in the building in controversy since 1953 under a written lease. In July 1954, defendants agreed to render certain services to plaintiff, who was blind and infirm. Pursuant to the agreement plaintiff executed a…