Peckham v. Erikson

This appeal raises the issue of whether the trial court erred in entering a default judgment in favor of defendant and dismissing the civil action with prejudice. The plaintiff challenges that ruling and asserts that the judgment *14should be vacated on the grounds of excusable neglect pursuant to Massachusetts District Court Rules of Civil Procedure 60(b) (1).

We find no error.

This is a civil action in tort for personal injuries arising out of a motor vehicle accident. The plaintiff, Ms. Peckham, filed a civil lawsuit against the defendant, Ms. Erikson, on April 14,1995. On April 21,1992, the…