Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / Date unavailable
Sharon Cain and Ronald Cain vs. Timothy S. Ellis
Timothy S. Ellis appealed the denial of his motion to set aside a default judgment entered against him in a negligence action filed by Sharon and Ronald Cain. Ellis, who was incarcerated when served, argued he had good cause for failing to respond and presented meritorious defenses. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment, concluding that Ellis failed to demonstrate good cause for his complete inaction after being served with the petition, which constituted reckless conduct.