Godwin v Harvey [1990] JLR_Note 3a (23 July 1990)

Godwin v Harvey [1990] JLR_Note 3a (23 July 1990)

The court held that an affidavit on the merits of the defence is sufficient ground to set aside a default judgment.

Parties
Applicant: Godwin; Respondent: Harvey
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
23 July 1990
Procedural Posture
Civil / Application to Set Aside Default Judgment
Outcome
default judgment set aside
Legal Topics
Default Judgment, Setting Aside Judgment, Affidavit of Merits
Civil Procedure Default Judgment Setting Aside Judgment Affidavit of Merits

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Parties

Godwin

Applicant

Harvey

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Application to Set Aside Default Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the default judgment should be set aside upon affidavit on merits of defence

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that an affidavit on the merits of the defence is sufficient ground to set aside a default judgment.

Court Disposition

default judgment set aside

Orders

  • Default judgment set aside upon affidavit on merits of defence