Long v. A-1 24 Hour Towing, Inc.

OPINION

On February 22, 1984, appellant Darlene Long filed a complaint against respondents seeking recovery for personal injuries arising out of an automobile accident. On July 11, 1984, the clerk of the district court entered defaults against respondents. On August 9, 1984, Long filed a motion for a time certain to prove up the default and requested an order shortening time. Long’s motion, however, provided no proof of service on respondents. The motion for the order shortening time was granted that same day.

On August 15, 1984, the district court heard the motion to prove up the default;…