Finden v. Klaas

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• explaining that self-defense is a “reasonable defense” because, “if it is established,” it is a complete defense on the merits
• noting that mere delay and added expense do not constitute substantial prejudice
• reversing denial of motion to vacate because defendant met three factors and, on fourth — absence of reasonable excuse — attorney’s neglect was not attributable to defendant
• noting inherent prejudice when trial is delayed and concluding that delay and added expense were not substantial prejudice
• reversing district court’s denial of relief from judgment entered after attorney failed to answer complaint when party had relied on assurances that attorney would respond
• reversing district court’s denial of relief from judgment entered after attorney failed to answer complaint when party had relied on assurances that attorney would respond

Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).