Coastal Banc SSB v. Helle

OPINION

RODRIGUEZ, Justice.

This is an appeal from a declaratory judgment arising from a dispute over a balance owed by appellees, G.T. Helle, Jr., and Lisa Helle, on a promissory note held by appellant, Coastal Banc, SSB (Coastal). Because we conclude Coastal was entitled to notice of the default judgment hearing, we reverse and remand.

After the trial court entered two ex parte temporary restraining orders enjoining foreclosure against the real property securing the note, a temporary injunction hearing was held. Coastal entered an appearance at the hearing, although it had filed no answer. 2…