John Turner v. Gateway Bobcat of Missouri, Inc.

ANTHONY REX GABBERT, Judge.

Gateway Bobcat of Missouri, Inc. appeals a judgment denying its motion to set aside a default judgment against it. In its sole point on appeal, Gateway asserts that the trial court erred in denying its motion to set aside the default judgment entered against it because Gateway established good cause and the existence of meritorious defenses. We reverse and remand.

Factual Background

On January 7, 2011, John Turner filed a petition in the Circuit Court of Boone County naming Gateway as the defendant. An initial appearance date was set for February 7, 2011, to answer…