Young v. Smith

HOGAN, Judge.

Defendant, by his guardian ad litem, appeals from an order refusing to set aside a final judgment by default. We affirm.

On November 9, 1980, plaintiff Betty Young was injured when the automobile in which she was riding as a passenger was struck from the side by defendant’s vehicle. Defendant’s casualty insurer, Shelter Mutual Insurance Company, paid some or all of the plaintiff’s medical expenses and engaged in desultory negotiation with her attorney from the time of the accident until April 7, 1981.

On February 11, 1982, plaintiff commenced an action for damages for personal…