Mikkelson v. Willis

Melvin Mayfield, Judge.

Appellant, Wayne Mikkelson, brings this appeal from the trial court’s order granting appellee’s motion for a new trial.

Appellant originally brought suit against the appellee, seeking recovery of certain sales commissions. Appellee, Thomas Willis d/b/a Leisure Time RV Sales, counterclaimed, and the case proceeded to trial in municipal court. Following an adverse ruling, the appellant perfected an appeal to circuit court, and trial was set for December 10, 1990. On the day of the trial, appellee and his attorney, whose partner had been present earlier at docket call and…