The issue this case raises is the propriety of the District Court's entry of judgment for the defendant when the plaintiff, who gave notice of the intention to obtain a judgment by affidavit and although aware of the trial date, failed to appear for trial. Acting in its appellate capacity, the Circuit Court for Prince George's County reversed, concluding that the trial court abused its discretion both in...
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