Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE – Default judgment – Power of trial court to set aside default judgment despite pending notice of appeal

Area of law: CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court: Supreme Court

The trial court retains jurisdiction to set aside default judgment until the appeal is entered. Filing a notice of appeal does not oust jurisdiction. The principle applies to default judgments. The court may hear the application. The rule promotes efficient resolution. The appellate court's jurisdiction…

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