Ford v. Blasdel

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Johnston, C. J.:

This action was brought to open up a judgment obtained by default in favor of Cora Ford and against W. H. Blasdel, upon the ground that the defendant was prevented by unavoidable casualty and misfortune from making a defense. The judgment was set aside and plaintiff appeals.

An earlier motion had been filed by defendant to quash the summons and to set aside the judgment rendered on the ground that no summons was served upon him, that he had no knowledge of the *44action or judgment, and that therefore the court was without jurisdiction. He…