Jacobo v. VANDERVERE

On July 23, 2008, the trial court entered against defendant, Alisha D. Vandervere, a default in favor of plaintiff, Michelle D. Jacobo, on her complaint related to damages incurred in an automobile accident. On August 6, 2008, the court held a proveup hearing on plaintiff’s damages and entered a default judgment in the amount of $10,219. On August 26, 2008, defendant moved pursuant to section 2 — 1301(e) of the Code of Civil Procedure (Code) (735 ILCS 5/2 — 1301(e) (West 2006)) to vacate the default judgment. On October 21, 2008, after a hearing, the court denied defendant’s motion to vacate.

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