Bassett v. Heiens

Mr. Presiding Justice Stone

delivered the opinion of the court.

This suit was commenced by plaintiff appellee, Hector Bassett on August 31, 1937, at which time a judgment by confession was entered on a promissory note in the sum of $500 signed by defendant appellant, Garland Helens. Said note provided for 6 per cent interest and 10 per cent attorney fees. Thereafter defendant appellant appeared and filed his motion and affidavit to set aside the judgment and for leave to defend, upon the ground that said note was without any good consideration, and was obtained by duress. The court allowed the…