It is the earlier judgment, which, in the instant action brought against defendant insurer pursuant to section 167 (subd. 1, par. [b]), Insurance Law, the plaintiff seeks to enforce because the previous judgment has remained unsatisfied. The trial court in the instant action reopened the case, vacated the earlier default judgment, and ordered an inquest on the issue of damages only. While it seems easily apparent that the previous default judgment should not have been vacated...
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