Boudreaux v. Kemp’s Empirical Analysis

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4 state decisions

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1. ““ ‘ “The standard of review in the case of an order setting aside, or refusing to set aside, a default judgment proceeds on the basis that the trial judge has great discretion, and his judgment will not be disturbed unless he has clearly [exceeded] such discretion.” Roberts v. Wettlin, 431 So.2d 524, 526 (Ala. 1983). However, “[w]hen the grant or denial [of a request for relief from a judgment] turns on the validity of the judgment, discretion has no place for operation. If the judgment is void, it is to be set aside; if it is valid, it must stand.” Smith v. Clark, 468 So.2d 138, 141 (Ala. 1985).’””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Ex parte Lereta, LLC

2. “' "[f]ailure to exercise due diligence in perfecting personal service of process precluded notice by publication”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 249 So. 3d 1144 - M.M. v. K.J.Z.