Lu-Mi-Nus Signs, Inc. v. Jefferson Shoe Stores, Inc.

Mr. Presiding Justice McSurely

delivered the opinion of the court.

Defendant appeals from a judgment of $579, entered upon a verdict directed by the court upon the trial of a suit brought by plaintiff on a written agreement of the parties. The judgment was originally entered by confession. Subsequently defendant was permitted to appear and make a defense. An affidavit of merits was filed and defendant demanded a jury.

Briefly outlined, plaintiff’s claim is based on what is called a “lease agreement” between the parties made January 15, 1929, wherein plaintiff agreed to furnish and install an…