Shuford v. Owens, 07ap-1068 (12-2-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} This is an appeal by defendants-appellants, Robert M. Owens and Teri M. Owens, from a judgment of the Franklin County Municipal Court, striking appellants' motion for relief from judgment.

{¶ 2} On May 2, 2007, plaintiff-appellee, Jeanne S. Shuford, filed a complaint against appellants, alleging that appellants had executed a cognovit promissory note to appellee on October 11, 2005, and that appellants were in default on the note, owing appellee the sum of $10,000, plus interest. A copy of the promissory note was attached to the complaint. On May 16, 2007, the trial court entered…