Finance Co. of America v. Myerly

By the order which is under review on this appeal, the Circuit Court for Carroll County struck out a judgment hy confession, while preserving its lien, in order to afford .an opportunity for defense against the claim on which the judgment was entered. It is evident from the record that there was a meritorious defense, but the question is whether the motion to strike out the judgment was so long delayed as to disentitle the defendant to have the case opened for trial on the merits.

The judgment was entered under the terms of a promissory note for $1,597.33, given in connection with a contract…