Mississippi Supreme Court December 18, 1967, No. 44652 (Ralph G. Hewlett Construction Co. v. Woodward)

JONES, Justice:

Default judgment was rendered in this case by the Circuit Court of Oktibbeha Cpunty; and, on a writ of inquiry heard by the judge, appellee was awarded a judgment of $10,000, less $1,000 paid in settlement by one co-defendant.