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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Carrasco v. THOMAS D. WALSH, INC., 988 A.2d 471 (2010)

Citation
Carrasco v. THOMAS D. WALSH, INC., 988 A.2d 471 (2010)
Parent Document
Carrasco v. THOMAS D. WALSH, INC., 988 A.2d 471 (2010)
Jurisdiction
DC (municipal)
Effective Date
2010-01-28

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We review the denial of a motion to vacate a default judgment for abuse of discretion, but in view of the “strong judicial policy” favoring the decision of cases on their merits rather than by default, “even a slight abuse” of the trial court’s discretion is enough to justify reversal. 8