Harris v. Cavasso

Opinión

JANES, J.

Defendant Edouard Cavasso appeals from an order denying his motion to set aside his default and a default judgment which was thereafter entered against him.

Plaintiffs filed an action against defendant Cavasso and two of his allegedly alter ego corporations for breach of a construction contract and for fraud; both compensatory and punitive damages were sought. Thereafter, based upon an affidavit by plaintiffs’ attorney, an order was made for publication of summons upon defendant Cavasso. In due time defendant’s default was entered and, after an uncontested hearing, judgment was…