Lynn v. Knob Hill Improvement Co.

The default of the defendant for failing to answer or demur to the complaint within the time prescribed by law was duly entered on May 19, 1914. On the following day the defendant served on the plaintiff a notice of motion to be relieved from said default, on the ground that it was taken through his mistake, inadvertence, and excusable neglect. - This motion was denied on October 1, 1914. On October 29, 1914, at the instance of plaintiff, the court entered judgment against said defendant for $678 and costs. The defendant appeals from the judgment, and also from the order denying its motion to…