Wilson, J., dissenting. I do not agree that the trial court abused its discretion in declining to hold a hearing on the motion to file an answer. An exercise of discretion by a trial court may be erroneous but still valid. The exercise of discretion should be considered in the light of the strong public policy favoring trials on the merits instead of defaults…
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