Yerkes v. Asberry

AHRENS, Chief Judge.

Defendant, St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company, appeals from the trial court’s entry of default judgment in favor of plaintiff, Glenda Yerkes, in her action to recover the amount of a notary bond after alleged notarial misconduct. We reverse and remand.

This case arises out of events surrounding the transfer of a piece of real estate owned by Richard Yerkes and his wife, Glenda Yerkes. Glenda Yerkes brought this action against Richard Yerkes and Stephanie As-berry, a notary public, for misrepresentation and conspiracy in obtaining title to the Yerkes’ marital home,…