Landau v. Lupowitz

We reverse the instant order setting aside a final default judgment. The only reason advanced in defendant Sam Lupow-itz’s motion to set aside the judgment was his claim that plaintiff Israel M. Landau’s complaint had cited to an incorrect statute number. Lupowitz argued neither excusable neglect nor a meritorious defense. See Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.540. A trial judge should not provide relief from judgment in order to correct errors of law. See Curbelo v. Ullman, 571 So.2d 443, 445 (Fla.1990); Eastern Ceiling & Supply Corp. v. Powerhouse Insulation Inc., 589 So.2d 383 (Fla. 4th DCA 1991); Fiber…