112 Iowa 491 | Iowa | 1900
The general rule applicable to such orders is well understood. A fair trial on the merits is the object sought in all judicial proceedings, and, in the absence of negligence on the part of him who is in default, is to be encouraged and secured by the court. When the right to such trial is granted, an appellate court is loath to interfere, and will do" so only in case of abuse of the discretion of the trial court. Callanan v. Bank, 84 Iowa, 8; Willett v. Millman, 61 Iowa 123; Lundon v. Waddick, 98 Iowa, 478; Westphal v. Clark, 46 Iowa, 264.