Legal Opinion

McLachlan v. Hill

New Mexico Supreme Court

Decided February 20, 1967No. 8157Published

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

OMAN, Judge, Court of Appeals.

Plaintiffs-appellants filed suit on November 20, 1962, seeking damages for alleged fraudulent conduct on the part of defendants-appellees. On January 14, 1963, defendants filed motions to quash service of summons.

On January 22, 1963, a default judgment was entered for plaintiffs. This judgment was amended on January 31, 1963. On August 30, 1963, defendants filed a motion to vacate the default judgment on the grounds of mistake, inadvertence and excusable neglect. An order setting aside the default judgment was entered on May 21, 1964.

On September 8, 1965,…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. National American Life Insurance Co. v. BaxterNew Mexico Supreme Court · 1963
  2. Wooley v. WickerNew Mexico Supreme Court · 1965
  3. King v. McElroyNew Mexico Supreme Court · 1933
  4. Elwess v. ElwessNew Mexico Supreme Court · 1964
  5. Board of County Com'rs of Quay County v. WassonNew Mexico Supreme Court · 1933

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