154 Mich. 511 | Mich. | 1908
(after stating the facts). He who invokes the aid of a court of equity to set aside a judgment rendered against him in a court of law must show by his bill that he has been diligent in prosecuting his remedy at law. If he had the opportunity to interpose his defense at law and failed to avail himself of it, a court of equity will close its door to him.
Complainant does not allege that he was not informed by his attorney of the date of adjournment, and the affidavit of his attorney is entirely silent upon this point. If,
Decree reversed, with costs of this court, and case remanded for further proceedings.