Collins v. Kerstiens

Plaintiff filed suit in Wayne County Circuit Court on February 13, 1969, seeking foreclosure on a land contract. The contract in question was for the sale of both real and personal property. Personal service on the defendants was obtained on February 20, 1969.

On May 16, 1969, a default was entered against the defendants. A default judgment was entered on May 26,1969.

On June 23,1969, the defendants made a motion to vacate the default judgment. This motion was heard on August 29, 1969. On September 6, 1969, the trial judge issued an order vacating the judgment of May 26, 1969.

A second default…