FOCUS BANK, Plaintiff-Respondent v. JANE MARIE SCOTT

Jane Marie Scott (“Defendant”) appeals from a judgment denying her motion to set aside a default judgment entered against her, claiming that the default judgment is void because Defendant was not served with process in a manner and form authorized by statute. See Rule 74.06(b). 1 Finding merit in her claim, we reverse and remand.

On March 31, 2015, Focus Bank (“Bank”) filed suit under chapter 517 in an attempt to obtain a deficiency-judgment after repossessing and selling a vehicle that was collateral securing a promissory note on which Defendant allegedly defaulted. 2 On April 27, 2015,…