In a case where a defendant is declared in default before judgment, what remedies are available to him before judgment?

• A. Before rendition of judgment, file a motion under oath to set aside the order of default on grounds of fraud, accident, mistake, or excusable negligence with a meritorious defense; if denied, he may move to reconsider, and if reconsideration is denied, he may file the special civil action of certiorari for grave abuse of discretion.
• B. Only after judgment may he file a petition for certiorari.
• C. There are no remedies before judgment; the matter must wait for judgment.
• D. He may immediately appeal the case after the default is entered.

Answer: (B)