Verner v. Jouflas

OPINION

Respondents sought damages alleging appellant’s breach of a lease agreement. Appellant denied liability, asserted affirmative defenses and a counterclaim. Appellant also filed a demand and motion for a change of venue from Washoe County to Carson City. The district court denied the motion. Upon due notice to appellant, trial was set for December 16, 1976. When the appointed time for trial arrived, neither appellant nor her counsel were present. The trial court proceeded to hear respondents’ evidence, granted judgment for respondents and dismissed appellant’s counterclaim. On appeal…