Self v. Hustead

|rOn April 1, 2009, the Washington County Circuit Court entered a default judgment against Jerry Michael Self in a breach-of-contract case brought by Stephen and Ruth Hustead (“the Husteads”). In 2016, Self moved to set aside the default judgment, and the circuit court denied his motion. On appeal, Self contends that the trial court erred in denying the motion, arguing that the default judgment was void due to defective constructive service, which had been effectuated by a warning order. After conducting a de novo review, we agree and .reverse and remand the circuit court’s order denying…