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Rule 566. Judgments by Default (1981)

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A justice may within 10 days after a judgment by default or of dismissal is signed, set aside such judgment, on motion in writing, for good cause shown, supported by affidavit. Notice of such motion shall be given to the opposite party at least one full day prior to the hearing thereof.

Amended by order of June 10, 1980, eff. Jan. 1, 1981: The first sentence is changed by deleting “the rendition of” following “after” and by adding “is signed” following “dismissal.”