Gutz v. Johnson

¶1 Stanley Johnson and the marital community appeal the trial court’s denial of their motion to vacate a default order and judgment in favor of Desiree and Sharon Gutz for injuries allegedly caused by an automobile collision. The Johnsons argue that: (1) their insurance company’s extensive communications with Sharon Gutz and the Gutzes’ counsel constituted an informal appearance under CR 55(a)(3) that entitled them to notice of the default order; and (2) the trial court erred in denying their motion to vacate the default judgment because they satisfied the four elements of relief under CR…