Bernier v. Schaefer

This case is here on leave to appeal from the Appellate Court, which reversed an order of the circuit court of Cook County refusing to vacate a prior decree and seizure order.

On June 8, 1955, Harry Bernier filed suit against Carl D. Schaefer, asking specific performance of a certain contract relating to an invention which the latter was developing. The defendant was personally served with a summons three days later. On return day, July 5, 1955, the defendant signed and filed an “appearance blank,” but he filed no motion, answer, or other pleading. The plaintiff mailed the defendant (to the…