Lantz v. Bowman

MACY, Justice.

Appellant James M. Lantz appeals from the district court’s order which set aside an entry of default against Appellee Linda S. Bowman.

We affirm.

Issue

Lantz states the issue on appeal as follows:

1. Did the trial [cjourt abuse it[ ]s discretion in setting aside the Entry of Default entered against Respondent?

Facts

Lantz and Bowman divorced in New Mexico in 1986, and Bowman received primary custody of the parties’ minor children. Lantz filed a petition in the Wyoming district court on August 18, 1993, to change custody, time sharing, and child support. When Lantz filed his petition,…