Beck v. Peard

This is an appeal from an order denying an application for a continuance and a motion to vacate a default judgment.

The record, being devoid of any testimony, discloses the following facts: Plaintiff, A. A. Peard. instituted an action on July 23, 1934, against the defendants, Albert Beck and Albert Beck Trust, to recover a claimed balance due under a contract of employment, and also sought damages for alleged slander of title. Defendants were residents of California. Upon the filing of the petition, attachment proceedings were commenced On February 27, 1935, default judgment was rendered in…