Baldwin v. Baldwin

SWANSTROM, Judge.

Wayne Baldwin appeals from an order of the district court setting aside a default judgment entered against his brother, Garth Baldwin. The order was appealable when made, although shortly thereafter I.A.R. 11 was amended to eliminate the right to appeal from an order setting aside a default judgment. The issue here is whether the district court abused its discretion in setting aside the default judgment on the ground of excusable neglect. We affirm.

Wayne and Garth Baldwin formed The Seasons Development Corporation for the purpose of developing real property in Garden Valley,…