Burke v. Burke

This case is an appeal from the judgment of the trial court in favor of the plaintiff in a suit on a promissory note.

A judgment by confession was entered against defendant on July 12, 1976. The judgment was later vacated, and a trial on the merits was held on October 19,1979. Defendant argued that her obligation under the note was unenforceable for lack of consideration because she did not receive or benefit from the $25,000 loan. After hearing the testimony of all parties concerned, the trial court entered judgment for plaintiff in the amount of $31,187. This appeal followed.

The defendant…