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Sharon Cain and Ronald Cain v. Timothy S. Ellis
Date: 11-19-2024
Case Number: 22BA-CV03248
Judge: Jeff Harris
Court: Circuit Court, Boone County, Missouri
Plaintiff's Attorney:
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Defendant's Attorney: Not Available
Description:
Columbia, Missouri personal injury car wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff on an auto negligence claim.
Sharon and Ronald Cain ("the Cains") filed a petition on September 2, 2022 asserting a claim of negligence against Timothy Ellis. The claim pertained to a motor vehicle accident that occurred in February 2022. [1] The Cains alleged that they suffered physical injuries, pain and suffering, and property damage as a result of Ellis's negligence.[2]
Ellis was served on September 21, 2022 while he was incarcerated in the Missouri Department of Corrections in Jefferson City. Ellis's answer was due on October 21, 2022. He did not file an answer.
On October 26, 2022, the Cains filed an interlocutory motion for order of default judgment. On that same date, they filed a notice of hearing for their motion. The notice stated that the hearing would occur on October 14, 2022, even though that date had passed. The Cains served the notice with the incorrect hearing date on Ellis while he was still incarcerated.
The hearing on the interlocutory motion for order of default judgment was held on November 14, 2022. Neither Ellis nor counsel for Ellis appeared at the hearing. On November 14, 2022, the trial court granted an interlocutory order of default judgment against Ellis by docket entry. Notice of this entry was sent to Ellis on November 14, 2022. On November 15, 2022, the trial court entered a written interlocutory order of default judgment against Ellis and in favor of the Cains.
On December 2, 2022, the Cains filed a motion for order of default judgment against Ellis. Neither Ellis nor counsel for Ellis appeared at the December 12, 2022 hearing on the motion. The trial court heard testimony from the Cains and from a doctor. The trial court received exhibits into evidence. On December 12, 2022, the trial court entered an order of default judgment against Ellis.
Cain v. Ellis, WD86884 (Mo. App. Nov 19, 2024)
Sharon and Ronald Cain ("the Cains") filed a petition on September 2, 2022 asserting a claim of negligence against Timothy Ellis. The claim pertained to a motor vehicle accident that occurred in February 2022. [1] The Cains alleged that they suffered physical injuries, pain and suffering, and property damage as a result of Ellis's negligence.[2]
Ellis was served on September 21, 2022 while he was incarcerated in the Missouri Department of Corrections in Jefferson City. Ellis's answer was due on October 21, 2022. He did not file an answer.
On October 26, 2022, the Cains filed an interlocutory motion for order of default judgment. On that same date, they filed a notice of hearing for their motion. The notice stated that the hearing would occur on October 14, 2022, even though that date had passed. The Cains served the notice with the incorrect hearing date on Ellis while he was still incarcerated.
The hearing on the interlocutory motion for order of default judgment was held on November 14, 2022. Neither Ellis nor counsel for Ellis appeared at the hearing. On November 14, 2022, the trial court granted an interlocutory order of default judgment against Ellis by docket entry. Notice of this entry was sent to Ellis on November 14, 2022. On November 15, 2022, the trial court entered a written interlocutory order of default judgment against Ellis and in favor of the Cains.
On December 2, 2022, the Cains filed a motion for order of default judgment against Ellis. Neither Ellis nor counsel for Ellis appeared at the December 12, 2022 hearing on the motion. The trial court heard testimony from the Cains and from a doctor. The trial court received exhibits into evidence. On December 12, 2022, the trial court entered an order of default judgment against Ellis.
Cain v. Ellis, WD86884 (Mo. App. Nov 19, 2024)
Outcome:
The Cains were each awarded $1,500,000 for a total of $3,000,000.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Sharon Cain and Ronald Cain v. Timothy S. Ellis?
The outcome was: The Cains were each awarded $1,500,000 for a total of $3,000,000.
Which court heard Sharon Cain and Ronald Cain v. Timothy S. Ellis?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Boone County, Missouri, MO. The presiding judge was Jeff Harris.
Who were the attorneys in Sharon Cain and Ronald Cain v. Timothy S. Ellis?
Plaintiff's attorney: Click Here For The Best Columbia Personal Injury Lawyer Directory. Defendant's attorney: Not Available.
When was Sharon Cain and Ronald Cain v. Timothy S. Ellis decided?
This case was decided on November 19, 2024.