Watts v. JENKINS

Opinion by

Hoffman, J.,

This is an appeal from an order denying a petition to open a judgment entered by default.

On October 8, 1970, the appellee filed a complaint in equity against appellants claiming title to a parcel of real estate, and demanding that a constructive trust on the property be enforced. On the following day the Sheriff served appellant with the complaint and a notice to plead within twenty days.

On November 4, 1970, a settlement conference was held at the office of appellee’s attorney. Negotiations for a settlement proved fruitless. On December 3,1970, appellee’s attorney sent…