Lack of Meritorious Defense – Default Judgment

By: Derek Hawkins//November 22, 2016//

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WI Court of Appeals – District II

Case Name: Midland Funding, LLC v. Korry Ardell

Case No.: 2016AP756; 2016AP757; 2016AP758

Officials: Reilly

Focus: Lack of Meritorious Defense – Default Judgment

Korry Ardell appeals from orders denying his motions to reopen a default judgment in favor of Midland Funding LLC (Midland) entered in three small claims actions. Ardell claimed he did not receive the summons and complaint or notice of the pretrial conference in any of the cases. The circuit court denied Ardell’s motion, concluding that Ardell failed to demonstrate excusable neglect or set forth a meritorious defense to Midland’s claims. We agree and affirm the circuit court’s discretionary decision.

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Attorney Derek A. Hawkins is the managing partner at Hawkins Law Offices LLC, where he heads up the firm’s startup law practice. He specializes in business formation, corporate governance, intellectual property protection, private equity and venture capital funding and mergers & acquisitions. Check out the website at www.hawkins-lawoffices.com or contact them at 262-737-8825.

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