Covello v. Brammer

Plaintiffs Joseph and Helen Govello filed a complaint January 17, 1969, against defendant Brammer, later joining defendant Buck by subsequent amendment in July 1969, alleging that the defendants were occupying land to which plaintiffs had title. The complaint sought to have defendants’ cabin removed from plaintiffs’ land or to order defendants to buy the land from plaintiffs. Counsel for the defendants did not file an appearance until April 8, 1969. On July 17, 1969, a pretrial conference was held, but defense counsel had not yet filed an answer. Another pretrial conference was scheduled for…