First National Bank v. Draper

This is an appeal from a judgment of the circuit court of Madison county in bar of the action and for costs in a suit in assumpsit on a judgment note.

The First National Bank of Granite City, appellant, on September 24,1930, obtained judgment by confession against the appellee, Charles L. Draper, in the circuit court of Madison county for $4,530.35.

On motion of appellee, the judgment was thereafter opened, appellee given leave to plead, the judgment to stand as security and a trial had on the merits. The jury found in favor of the appellee, motion for new trial was denied and judgment rendered…