Sun Mountain Sports, Inc. v. Gore

¶1 Paula L. Gore (Gore) appeals the denial of her motion to set aside a default and default judgment entered against her, and in favor of Sun Mountain Sports, Inc. (Sun Mountain), by the Fourth Judicial District Court, Missoula County. We conclude that her motion was improperly denied and reverse.

¶2 The sole issue presented is whether the District Court abused its discretion when it denied Gore’s motion to set aside the default and default judgment.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

¶3 The crux of this dispute is Sun Mountain’s claim that Gore is liable for the cost of merchandise which Sun…