Barlage v. Valentine

OPINION

PELANDER, Chief Judge.

¶ 1 In this contract action, appellant Dale Barlage contends the trial court erred in vacating the default judgment entered against appellee Leigh Valentine. Because we conclude the basis for the trial court’s ruling was not completely sound, we reverse the order vacating the default judgment and remand the ease for further proceedings.

BACKGROUND

¶ 2 Appellant Dale Barlage filed this action against Valentine Cosmetics, L.L.C. and Leigh Valentine in June 2003. 1 Barlage attempted to serve the out-of-state defendants in two ways: by mail and publication. Pursuant to…