Opinion ID: 1135631
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 5

Heading: Whether Stoecklein intended to delay the proceedings.

Text: Johnson asserts that Stoecklein's conduct throughout the underlying litigation has been dilatory and that Stoecklein brought the NRCP 60(b)(1) motion to further delay the resolution of this litigation. Stoecklein argues his actions do not show an intent to delay the proceedings. Stoecklein points to the fact that he appeared at his own deposition without counsel, instead of seeking a continuance, and also sought immediate relief after judgment had been entered against him, to show a lack of intent to delay. Stoecklein also argues that he never had notice of the trial date, and was therefore not capable of forming an intent to delay it. This court has previously examined the circumstances surrounding the filing of the motion for relief from judgment itself to determine whether the applicant was acting solely for the purpose of delay. See, e.g., Union Petrochemical Co. v. Scott, 96 Nev. 337, 609 P.2d 323 (1980). Stoecklein retained new local counsel promptly after learning of the judgment, timely filed his motion for relief, and claims to desire an opportunity to present his defense to this action. Based upon the limited record before the court, we conclude the facts do not evidence an intent to merely delay the proceedings on Stoecklein's part.