What is the standard of review applicable when a plaintiff appeals from his or her award after a default?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Shatford v. Knight, B269337 (Cal. App. 2017):
"[T]he standard of review applicable when a plaintiff appeals from his or her award . . . after defendant defaulted" is whether "the award, or lack thereof, is totally unconscionable and
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without justification . . . ." (Johnson v. Stanhiser (1999) 72 Cal.App.4th 357, 361.)
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