Valley View, Inc. v. Schutte

OPINION

LESLIE, Judge.

This appeal is from an order denying appellant Howard Bergerud’s motion to vacate a default judgment entered against him. Bergerud contends the judgment should be vacated for lack of personal service and because he demonstrated excusable neglect. Because we believe appellant has met the test for vacation of default judgment, we reverse and remand.

FACTS

Respondent Valley View, Inc. contracted to provide liability insurance coverage for Myhr’s Bakery, Bergor properties, and other individuals, including appellant Howard Bergerud. When Valley failed to receive payment for the…