In what circumstances can a plaintiff seek to set aside a default judgment in a personal injury action?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from Beckley v. Reclamation Bd. of State of Cal., 312 P.2d 1098, 48 Cal.2d 710 (Cal. 1957):

In Hallett v. Slaughter, 22 Cal.2d 552, 557, 140 P.2d 3, 6, in an independent action in equity, the plaintiff sought to set aside a default judgment in an action where she, as the defendant, mailed an answer

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