Massachusetts Electric Co. v. Vinal

This is a Dist./Mun. Cts. R. A. D. A, Rule 8A appeal of the denial of the defendanfs motion for relief from the default judgment entered against her.

Plaintiff Massachusetts Electric Company commenced this action on February 28, 1997 on an account annexed in the amount of $5,953.66 for unpaid electrical services furnished to defendant Florence B. Vinal. The sheriffs return recited that the defendant was served in hand on March 13,1997. The defendant did not file an answer. No further action was taken in the case, and a judgment of dismissal pursuant to Standing Order 1-88 was routinely entered…