Narrative Opinion Summary
Abu-2, Inc., a Missouri corporation, appeals the denial of its motion to set aside a default judgment in a case brought by Jerial Steward. The Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, affirmed the lower court's decision, citing reasons elaborated in a memorandum provided to the parties. The court also denied a motion for rehearing and/or transfer to the Supreme Court. The ruling was made by Judges Thomas H. Newton, Paul M. Spinden, and Lisa White Hardwick on October 30, 2007, with the final denial of the rehearing motion on December 18, 2007. Legal representation included Carl W. Bussey for the appellant and John E. Turner for the respondent.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appeals Process and Denial of Rehearingsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court's decision included a denial of both the motion for rehearing and the request for transfer to the Supreme Court, demonstrating the court's finality in its ruling.
Reasoning: The court also denied a motion for rehearing and/or transfer to the Supreme Court.
Default Judgment and Motion to Set Asidesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Missouri Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court's denial of Abu-2, Inc.'s motion to set aside a default judgment, indicating that the appellant did not meet the necessary criteria to overturn the judgment.
Reasoning: Abu-2, Inc., a Missouri corporation, appeals the denial of its motion to set aside a default judgment in a case brought by Jerial Steward.