Rodriguez v. Parks & Woolson Machine Co.

Agnes, Peter W., J.

The plaintiff, Hector Rodriguez, (“Rodriguez”) obtained a default against the defendant, Riggs & Lombard (“R&L”), for failure to appear for a court-ordered pretrial conference the purpose of which was to set a date for trial. See Mass.R.Civ.P. 55(b). A motion to remove the default was heard but denied. A motion for reconsideration was likewise denied. In accordance with Mass.R.Civ.P. 55(b)(6), the plaintiff filed a motion for a default judgment and an assessment of damages accompanied by an affidavit and a Memorandum of Law. The defendant R&L filed a Memorandum of Lawin…