Read the full judgment text of CACV 000151/1983 on BabelCite. This Court of Appeal judgment.
1. In an action for forfeiture of a tenancy and for rent and mesne profits the Defendants suffered judgment by default, having failed to give notice of their intention to defend. They took out a summons to set aside the default judgment, but this was dismissed by the Master. The Defendants appealed, and Mr. Justice Mayo upheld the decision of the Master. Before the judge's order was perfected the Defendant sought to re-open the appeal to the judge and applied for leave to adduce further evidence