Boston University v. Walker

Boston University (the “Plaintiff) appeals the allowance of a motion to vacate a default judgment against Nancy M. (Tates) Walker (the “Defendant”). A judge of the Boston Municipal Court allowed the motion on March 9, 2001. The issue presented by this appeal is whether the motion judge abused her discretion in granting the Defendant's motion.

The record before the court reveals the following course of proceedings. On August 18,1989, the Plaintiff obtained a default judgment against the Defendant in this court for the amount of $3,788.64 in damages and $54.25 in costs for the balances owed on a…