McArthur v. Slauson

This is an appeal from an order denying a motion to open a judgment for the plaintiff obtained in the absence of defendant’s attorney, to enable the defendant to defend the action. The judgment was obtained October 25, 1883, and the motion was made at the same term.

The affidavits on which the motion was heard show that there had been considerable negotiation between the attorneys of the respective parties, all of whom resided in Milwaukee, with reference to the time the case should be tried, and they had extended professional courtesies to each other in that behalf. Each party had been ready…