New Jersey Cash Credit Corp. v. Linehan

The question presented is whether a judge of the District Court has authority and power to open a judgment entered by default against the makers of a promissory note, and grant a new trial, where the application is not made within thirty days after entry of judgment and is not based upon newly-discovered evidence.

Summons was issued September 21st, 1927, and on the return day, September 30th, the defendants not appearing, the ease was marked “no appearance.” On October 18th an affidavit of proof was filed and judgment entered for $111.92. On December 12th an order was granted for a salary…