Case ID: so2d_532/html/1344-01.html
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James MERRIFIELD, Appellant, v. David F. BRAUN, Michael J. Warnstedt, John M. Richardson, Alan O. Amos, Dr. S. Steiner, B & D Builders, Inc., Charles Bryant, and Guy Distefano, Appellees.
    No. 87-3296.
    District Court of Appeal of Florida, Fourth District.
    Nov. 2, 1988.
    Layne Verebay, North Miami, for appellant.
    No appearance for appellees.
   PER CURIAM.

We reverse and remand the order denying the appellant’s motion to set aside the default judgment. The appellant established, by sworn and uncontradicted proof, his claim of excusable neglect and a meritorious defense. Upon doing so, he was entitled to relief from the default judgment previously entered against him. North Shore Hospital, Inc. v. Barber, 143 So.2d 849 (Fla.1962).

ANSTEAD, LETTS and WALDEN, JJ., concur.