Agnew v. Sexton

Mr. Presiding Justice Horton

delivered the opinion of the court.

In this case judgment was entered in the Circuit Court by confession in favor of appellee and against appellant for $736.36. The judgment is for rent and interest thereon.

The power of attorney to confess judgment is contained in ' the lease.

The lease was for the term of one year, which expired April 30, 1895. The total amount of rent under said lease is $720. Judgment was entered for $786.36. In that amount was included $50 for attorney’s fees. Upon a motion by appellant to set said judgment aside said sum of $50 was remitted, and…