Schremp v. Marvel

The issue in this case centers on a motion for relief from judgment, filed under Superior Court Rule 60(b). The Trial Judge denied the motion, and plaintiff brings this appeal.

I

Plaintiff is a Virginia resident. He contends that on August 17, 1974 while he was in Rehoboth Beach, defendant negligently backed her automobile into his, causing approximately $708 in damage to him. .

On May 21, 1976, plaintiff filed a complaint pro se in a Justice of the Peace Court. Trial was held on September 10, 1976 and, ten days later, the Justice entered judgment for defendant. Plaintiff then retained Delaware…