AETNA LIFE & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY v. Rowan

OPINION

On May 2, 1989, respondent filed in the district court a complaint seeking damages against a third party for injuries that respondent received in an automobile accident. No answer was filed and, on January 22, 1990, the district court entered a default against the alleged tortfeasor. On February 6, 1990, appellant filed in the district court a motion to set aside the default pursuant to NRCP 55. Appellant also requested permission to file a complaint in intervention to defend against a claim by respondent for uninsured motorist benefits. See Allstate Insurance Co. v. Pietrosh, 85 Nev.…