Corrigan v. Von Schill College of Chiropody & Pedic Surgery

Mr. Presiding Justice O’Connor

delivered the opinion of the court.

On January 19,1934, plaintiff, payee of a promissory note made by the defendant for $1,600, caused judgment to be entered in his favor for the face of the note, with attorney’s fees. Execution was issued and the briefs state a levy was made on defendant’s property. January 23rd defendant filed an affidavit of merits and a verified petition praying that the judgment be vacated and it be given leave to defend. Apparently the court was of the opinion that the petition was insufficient and an order was entered continuing defendant’s…