Beeman v. Burling

Opinion

KLINE, P. J.

Appellant Spencer M. Burling appeals a default judgment rendered against him in the amount of $197,044.01. He asserts (1) the default judgment must be vacated because he was not personally served with the statement of damages and because respondent’s proof at the default hearing amounted to a de facto amendment of the complaint, which should have revived appellant’s ability to respond; (2) the judgment relies upon two sections of the San Francisco Rent Ordinance that are unconstitutional; (3) the judgment exceeds the relief demanded and thus must be reduced; and (4) the…