Minn. R. Civ. Egi's brief contains information outside the trial court record. We therefore grant Alada's request to strike this information. Denial of motion to vacate Minn. R. Civ. The decision to open a default judgment rests within the trial court's discretion and will not be reversed absent an abuse of discretion.
Trial is de novo when a conciliation court matter is removed to district court.
Minn. R. Gen. Pract. Egi's reliance on the conciliation court outcome to establish his reasonable defense is misplaced. The conciliation court judgment is of no effect and the determination in that proceeding is not pertinent to the district court proceeding. The court found Egi acted promptly after receiving notice of the default judgment, although the court did not address the issues of reasonable excuse and substantial prejudice. The absence of any evidence to establish a reasonable defense, however, is dispositive.