Bonniwell v. Flanders

MORRIS, Chief Justice.

We have before us appeals from two orders issued by the trial court after entry of judgment by default. The nature of the orders and the appeals therefrom require that they be considered separately.

In August 1951 the plaintiff instituted an action to recover from the defendant hospital, doctor bills, and other expenses incurred by the plaintiff in behalf of his minor son alleged to have been injured through the negligence of the defendant. The amount sought to be recovered is $2,-500. The defendant defaulted. The matter then came on before the court for entry of judgment…