21 S.D. 300 | S.D. | 1907
This appeal if from an order denying the plaintiff’s application to have a partial satisfaction of judgment canceled of record. The application was heard upon af
To vacate the record of a satisfaction of judgment, either upon motion or in an independent action, involves the cancellation of a written instrument one of the recognized subjects of equity jurisdiction, and involves the exercise of a sound discretion. Whatever mode of procedure be pursued, the remedy sought is governed by equitable rules; the ultimate question being whether it it inequitable for the person relying thereon to avail himself of the entry of satisfaction. 2 Beach, Mod. Eq. § 552; 2 Freeman on Judgments, § 478a. Cases wherein such records have been vacated, or canceled,
Such being the undisputed facts, it clearly would be inequitable to restore this judgment, and the learned circuit court was justified in refusing to do so. Its order is affirmed.