Browning v. Brokvist

This is a Dist./Mun. Cts. R. A D. A, Rule 8A appeal of the denial of the plaintiffs motion for relief from judgment.

The plaintiff commenced this automobile tort action to recover for medical expenses and pain and suffering. His original claim for medical expenses totalled $2,036.00. However, at the call of the list on the day of trial, plaintiffs counsel informed the court that the plaintiffs medical expenses amounted to only $1,948.00. The trial judge promptly dismissed the case.1 One day later, the plaintiff filed a motion to vacate judgment “due to error of law.” The plaintiff contended…