OPINION
BIRDSALL, Judge.
Can the trial court set aside a default judgment because of the amount of damages awarded absent new evidence that the amount of the award was not justified? That is the only question presented in this appeal. We hold that it cannot and reverse.
On September 11, 1981, the plaintiff/appellant, Lawrence M. Hawke, was seriously injured when bitten by the appellees' Rhodesian Ridgeback dog. The appellants, Mr. Hawke and his wife...
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.
