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Knittel v. Franklin Credit Management Corp.

Citations: 380 S.W.3d 8; 2012 Mo. App. LEXIS 797; 2012 WL 2107964Docket: No. ED 97576

Court: Missouri Court of Appeals; June 12, 2012; Missouri; State Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Franklin Credit Management Corporation (FCM) appeals the trial court's decision to deny its motion to set aside a default judgment in Frieda Knittel's action to quiet title. The appellate court concludes that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in its ruling. Consequently, the appellate court affirms the trial court's judgment. The court notes that an extended opinion would not hold precedential value but provides a memorandum to the parties detailing the reasons for the decision. The affirmation is made under Rule 84.16(b).

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Review under Rule 84.16(b)

Application: The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment, noting that a detailed opinion would not provide precedential value but issued a memorandum to explain the decision to the parties.

Reasoning: The court notes that an extended opinion would not hold precedential value but provides a memorandum to the parties detailing the reasons for the decision. The affirmation is made under Rule 84.16(b).

Default Judgment and Motion to Set Aside

Application: The appellate court determined that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying FCM's motion to set aside the default judgment in the action to quiet title.

Reasoning: Franklin Credit Management Corporation (FCM) appeals the trial court's decision to deny its motion to set aside a default judgment in Frieda Knittel's action to quiet title.