Wright v. Thompson

On April 4, 1974, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Municipal Department, an order was entered vacating a default judgment entered against the defendants pursuant to their section 72 motion (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1973, ch. 110, par. 72). Subsequently, a jury trial was held and a final judgment was entered on the merits in defendants’ favor. Plaintiff appeals the earlier order vacating the default judgment.

The plaintiff, George Wright, filed suit on January 25, 1972, seeking compensation for personal injuries sustained by him as a result of the alleged negligent conduct of the defendants. The…