7717 - Stay of proceedings; reopening default judgments.

§   7717.  Stay  of  proceedings;  reopening  default  judgments.  All  proceedings in which the impaired or insolvent insurer is a party in any  court in this state shall be stayed sixty days from the date an order of  liquidation, rehabilitation, or conservation is final to  permit  proper  legal  action by the corporation on any matters germane to its powers or  duties. As to judgment under any decision,  order,  verdict  or  finding  based  on  default  the  corporation may apply to have such judgment set  aside by the same court that made such judgment and, if such application  is granted in the court's discretion, the corporation shall be permitted  to defend against such suit  on  the  merits.  The  provisions  of  this  section shall be in addition to any other provision provided by law.