Supreme Judicial Court of Maine
Michael Lafosse v. James Champagne
May 10, 20002000 Me. LEXIS 88
Summary
The court affirmed the denial of relief from a default judgment in a mortgage-foreclosure action. It held that the trial court acted within its discretion in finding service sufficient based on the deputy sheriff's affidavit, corroborating record evidence, and the absence of a testimonial hearing. No separate opinions were filed.
Holding
- Sufficiency of service and relief from default judgment. The service was sufficient because the summons and complaint were left at Champagne's dwelling or usual place of abode with his sister, a person of suitable age and discretion residing there, and the trial court did not abuse its discretion by denying relief from the default judgment.