Legal Opinion
Miranda v. Contreras
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Decided May 18, 2000No. 98-CV-1160PublishedCited by 21 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
RUIZ, Associate Judge:
Appellant, Fernando E. Miranda, appeals from the entry of an adverse default judgment in the amount of $15,643.26. Miranda argues that the trial court abused its discretion by refusing to set aside the default judgment without first holding a hearing to. inquire into the factual dispute over whether Miranda was served properly with the summons and complaint and whether assurances were made by opposing counsel that he would agree to consent to striking the default in the event that settlement negotiations were unsuccessful. Given the law’s preference for resolution on the…
2Cases cited19 opinions
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- Dunn v. ProfittDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1979
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3Cited by21 opinions
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