Reichel v. Hefner

OPINION

PARKER, Judge.

Bryan S. Reichel and a corporation controlled by him (“Reichel”) obtained a default judgment against Paul Hefner and Sharon R. Yackley (“Hefner”) in conciliation court. Hefner attempted to remove that action to district court. This appeal raises the question of the propriety of service of the purported removal. We affirm.

FACTS

Reichel paid Hefner $1,465 as advance expenses to broker a $3.5 million construction loan. After Hefner failed to broker the loan, Reichel commenced an action against him in conciliation court for the return of the advance expenses. Reichel obtained…