Stoecklein v. Johnson Electric, Inc.

OPINION

Respondent Johnson Electric, Inc. (Johnson) alleged in its complaint numerous causes of action, including breach of contract and fraud, arising from a real property transaction with appellant Donald Stoecklein (Stoecklein). The matter was called to trial on January 15, 1992, and neither Stoecklein nor counsel representing Stoecklein appeared. After a bench trial, the court entered judgment for Johnson, and awarded Johnson $75,000 in compensatory damages and $250,000 in punitive damages. On February 27, 1992, Stoecklein filed a motion for relief from judgment under NRCP 60(b)(1). We…