Gion v. Stroud

This is an appeal by the plaintiff and cross-defendant Thomas Gion from an order denying his motion to set aside a default judgment rendered against him.

Plaintiff brought this action to foreclose a mechanic’s lien. Defendants answered and cross-complained for money damages for breach of contract. Plaintiff was represented by attorney Robert Mezzetti. On August 14, 1959, a pretrial conference was held at which only defendants’ attorney appeared, Mezzetti having advised the court by letter incorporated in the file that although he was still attorney of record for plaintiff, he no longer…