Howell v. Autobody Color Co.

MAUS, Judge.

In this action the trial court refused to set aside a default judgment against a corporation. The corporation appeals from the refusal. A condensed outline of the salient facts and pleadings follows.

At times relevant to this case, Autobody Color Company, Inc., (corporation) was a closely held Missouri corporation. Dan Sommerhauser and Linda Sommerhauser were the sole shareholders, officers and directors of the corporation. Linda Som-merhauser was the registered agent. Its principal office, registered office and a retail and wholesale store was in St. Joseph. The corporation also…