Wiethoff v. Williams

OPINION

EDWARD D. MULALLY, Judge.

Keith Williams appeals from an order denying his motion to vacate a default judgment. Default judgment was ordered when appellant failed to answer respondent’s complaint. Appellant claims that he is entitled to vacation of the judgment pursuant to Minn.R.Civ.P. 60.02(1) (excusable neglect) or Rule 60.02(6) (any other reason justifying relief). The court found that appellant had no excuse for failing to answer and that there were no other factors justifying vacation of the default. We reverse.

FACTS

Appellant and respondent were involved in a car accident in…