Spinosa v. Rowe

OPINION

By the Court,

Mowbray, J.:

This appeal is taken from an order of the district court granting respondent-defendant Virginia Rowe’s motion to vacate a default judgment. NRCP 60 (c).1

*291. The Facts.

Spinosa commenced this action in district court by filing a complaint against Rowe, seeking $1,836.70 in damages plus attorney fees and costs. Rowe was never personally served with process. William W. Morris of the Clark County Bar, who had represented Rowe in previous justice court litigation, was served in Las Vegas with a copy of the complaint and summons. Mr. Morris advised Spinosa’s counsel by…