Nurenberg v. Corey

Defendants appeal a default judgment, in the sum of $500.00 plus costs, rendered against them by the small claims court in an action commenced by the plaintiffs to recover alleged arrearages in rent and expenses to restore the apartment to its former condition. On appeal, the defendants claim that the trial court wrongfully entered a default judgment against them (pursuant to D.C.C.R. 80.3(e) (Supp. 1984)) after they had entered an appearance and set forth a defense to the plaintiffs’ claim.

The plaintiffs’ complaint was filed November 3, 1983. The court records do not reflect that defendants…