Gillis v. F & A Enterprises

In these cases we are called upon to answer a number of questions arising out of lawsuits filed against appellants, Kenneth E. Gillis (Gillis) and Gillis Automotive Products, Inc. (GAP), a corporation owned by Gillis. Appellees, K. Jayamara and Shirin Bhat Holla (Hollas) sought judgment against Gillis and GAP for recovery of their investment in GAP. Appellee, F & A Enterprises (F & A), sought judgment against Gillis and GAP for money due and owing. The questions include such matters as piercing the corporate veil, notice of hearing for entry of default, and the existence of genuine issues of material fact precluding the entry of summary judgment. We decline to answer the issues raised because the record, as well as the briefs submitted in the appeal, are in such a state of disarray as to suggest that by responding to these issues we could only do damage to the jurisprudence of this state rather than augment it in some meaningful way. We reverse and remand for whatever additional new proceedings may be properly brought to the district court's attention.