Williams v. Morton

This action was brought by Jesse Williams to recover damages allegedly sustained by him as a result of alleged negligent surgical procedures by Chauncey L. Morton, defendant, a physician.

A count in the complaint alleges consequential damages suffered by Thelma Williams, wife of Jesse Williams. The complaint was filed and the defendant was served with summons. On June 29, 1965, an order of default was entered in the Circuit Court of Cook County against the defendant, which order provided that the matter be transferred to the assignment judge for assignment for a prove up as a default matter.

On…