Haynes v. B. F. Schwartz Co.

Citations

• 5 Wash. 433
• 32 P. 220
• 1892 Wash. LEXIS 89

Syllabus

<p>PRACTICE IN CIVIL CASES — REFUSAL TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT-DISCRETION OF COURT.</p> <p>It is not an abuse of discretion for the trial court to refuse to set aside a default against a defendant who has failed to file his answer until after notice of default, where no showing is made which would justify or excuse the failure of the defendant to answer within the time prescribed by law, although the answer, as filed, may set up a meritorious defense.</p>