Nikolaisen v. Advance Transformer Co.

¶1 The Plaintiffs, Plentywood Electric and Robert and Judy Nikolaisen (collectively “Plentywood”), seek damages from Advance Transformer Co. (“Advance”) incurred when a fire destroyed Plentywood Electric. The fire was allegedly caused by a defective light ballast manufactured by Advance. The District Court of the Fifteenth Judicial District entered a default judgment in favor of Plentywood. Advanced moved for relief from the judgment. The motion was deemed denied as the District Court did not rule on it within the time provided. Advance now appeals from the denial of its motion to set aside…