Havlik v. Tuftcraft, Inc.

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

The defendant sought to set set aside a default judgment rendered against him in the amount of $7,000 plus interest and costs, alleging that prior to trial of the case his retained attorney had been relieved as counsel because of a conflict of interest involving another client of his law firm; that defendant had never received any notice when the case would be called or that his appearance would be required; and that the first time defendant knew of the judgment against him was when he was served with two garnishment affidavits and summons based thereon.

The trial…