J.M. v. M.A.

OPINION

BAKER, Chief Judge.

In the instant case, we are asked to determine whether a trial court erred by refusing to set aside a default judgment. Although trial courts have broad discretion in applying the Indiana Trial Rules, the rules "shall be construed to secure the just, speedy and inexpensive determination of every action." Ind. Trial Rule 1. While the entry of a default judgment certainly secures a speedy and inexpensive determination, it may neglect to secure a just determination. In the case herein, we con*232clude that the default judgment resulted in an unjust determination.

J.M.…