diff --git a/src/main/java/com/threerings/presents/dobj/CompoundEvent.java b/src/main/java/com/threerings/presents/dobj/CompoundEvent.java
index 016444d53..e6c5c506a 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/threerings/presents/dobj/CompoundEvent.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/threerings/presents/dobj/CompoundEvent.java
@@ -35,9 +35,6 @@ import com.threerings.presents.net.Transport;
  */
 public class CompoundEvent extends DEvent
 {
-    /** Unserialize. */
-    public CompoundEvent () {}
-
     /**
      * Constructs a compound event and prepares it for operation.
      */