Harrell v. Black

McDONALD, Chief Justice.

This case is a bill of review brought to set aside a default judgment previously entered. The parties will be referred to by their names for clarity. Appellant Harrell sued appellees Black and Stufflebene for $1,711 and attorney’s fees. In such suit Harrell alleged that he furnished certain materials used in a house Black had constructed for Stufflebene, and that he had not been paid. Black and Stufflebene failed to file an answer and judgment by default was entered for Harrell for the amount sued for, in April 1957. Black and Stufflebene discovered that the judgment…