Housing Authority v. Newbigging

Brown, A.C.J.

The Housing Authority of Grant County (Housing) obtained an unlawful detainer default judgment against Lynn Newbigging and subsequently evicted her. The trial court vacated the judgment and awarded Ms. Newbigging terms of $1,650. Housing appeals, alleging the trial court abused its discretion in vacating the default judgment and in awarding terms. We affirm, and in so doing adopt a rule that in an appropriate case, terms may be awarded to the party moving to set aside a default under CR 60(b).

FACTS

Ms. Newbigging rented a residence from Housing on a month-to-month lease from…