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Facts

  • Guruneil Singh Khalsa Goodman (Guruneil), Jagat Khalsa (Jagat), and Mukhtiar S. Khalsa (Mukhtiar) appealed the denial of their motion to set aside a default judgment in a foreclosure action against them.

Procedural History

  • Appeal from the District Court of Santa Fe County, Sarah M. Singleton, District Judge: Denial of motion to set aside a default judgment in the underlying foreclosure action.

Parties' Submissions

  • Appellee (SRMOF 2009-1 TRUST): [Not applicable or not found]
  • Appellants (Guruneil Singh Khalsa Goodman, Jagat Khalsa, Mukhtiar S. Khalsa): Guruneil and Mukhtiar filed a memorandum in support of the proposed summary disposition. No specific arguments are detailed in the decision.

Legal Issues

  • Whether the default judgment against Guruneil should be reversed.
  • Whether Jagat's default judgment should be affirmed.
  • Whether Mukhtiar was a proper party to the appeal.

Disposition

  • The default judgment against Guruneil is reversed.
  • The default judgment against Jagat is affirmed.
  • Mukhtiar is determined not to be a proper party to the appeal.

Reasons

  • Per Michael E. Vigil, J. (Michael D. Bustamante, J., and Jonathan B. Sutin, J., concurring): The court issued a notice of proposed summary disposition, suggesting different outcomes for each appellant. Guruneil and Mukhtiar supported the proposed summary disposition, while no opposition was filed within the allowed timeframe. Based on the reasons outlined in the notice of proposed summary disposition, the court decided to affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for further proceedings.
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