United Pacific Insurance v. Discount Co.

A default judgment was entered against defendants in the sum of $145,778 on September 19, 1973. Following motions to vacate the judgment and presentation of evidence as to the manner in which the summons was served, the court entered an order vacating only that portion of the judgment in excess of $36,423. Defendants have appealed, contending the entire judgment should have been vacated. We affirm the trial court.

The essential issue on appeal is whether there was substantial evidence before the trial court to support its conclusion that service of process was validly effected upon defendant…