E. J. Mayhew v. Standard Gilsonite Company

On motion and upon such terms as are just, the court may in the furtherance of Justice relieve a party * * * from a final judgment * * * for the following reasons: (1) mistake, inadvertence, surprise, or excusable neglect * * *. The motion shall be made * * * not more than 3 months after the judgment * * * was entered * * *. (Emphasis added.)