Shapiro v. Clark

Opinion

RUSHING, P. J.

Pamela W. Clark appeals from a default judgment and an order denying relief from that judgment unless she posts bond in an amount to secure payment of some $300,000 in compensatory damages plus $1.5 million in punitive damages. She contends that the trial court should have granted relief without conditions. Respondents Mark D. Shapiro and GoGuys, Inc. (collectively, Shapiro), contend that the motion for relief should have been denied outright, and that the conditions are proper. We hold that given appellant’s compelling showing of good cause for the minimal neglect…