Andrews v. Campbell

Per Curiam :

Campbell brought an action of assumpsit against Andrews, to the May term, 1877, of the Superior Court of Cook county. Summons was duly served, and on the second day of the term (declaration and affidavit of claim having been filed'in apt time), the defendant failing to appear or plead, his default was entered, damages assessed, and judgment against him for $1724.99 and costs.

A few days after, at the same term, defendant appeared and moved the court to set aside the default and permit him to plead to the merits. This motion was overruled, and to this ruling defendant excepted and…