Robyn Marketing, Inc. v. Fjelstead

GREENE, Judge.

Plaintiff, Robyn Marketing, Inc. (Robyn), appeals the trial court’s order setting aside a default judgment Robyn obtained against defendants, James and Rose Marie Fjel-stead on two promissory notes, one in the amount of $36,000, and the other for $10,-000.

The suit originated in Camden County, Missouri, where the notes were signed as part of a real estate transaction. Personal service was obtained on the Fjelsteads in Peoria, Illinois, which was their place of residence. No answer, or other responsive pleading, was filed within the 30 day statutory period. Rule 55.25(a).1 Robyn…