Does the trial court erred by vacating the default when it vacated the default?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from Dep't of Fair Emp't & Hous. v. Ottovich, A136607 (Cal. App. 2014):

Ottovich argues in the alternative that the trial court erred by failing to reinstate the answer when it vacated the default. He argues, relying on Matera v. McLeod (2006) 145 Cal.App.4th 44 (Matera) that vacating the default without reinstating the answer failed to provide meaningful relief. We conclude Matera does not control on the facts presented here.

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