Faux v. Mickelsen

Plaintiffs Faux and Nacey appeal from an order of the district court dismissing their appeal and affirming the judgment of the circuit court. This cause arose from a landlord-tenant dispute. Defendant Mickel-sen brought suit in the small claims court, fifth circuit, to recover past due rent, utilities, and costs for cleaning and repair. Faux and Nacey appeared with counsel, but brought no counterclaim against Mick-elsen and executed no counter-affidavits. Judgment was entered in favor of Mickel-sen. Faux and Nacey did not appeal within the five days provided by statute.

Several weeks later,…