Kripner v. Lincoln

Mr. Presiding Justice Shepard

delivered the opinion of the Court.

Judgments by confession were entered against the plaintiff in error, and two others, as maker of two promissory notes. '

The notes and powers of attorney to confess judgment were substantially alike except as to amounts and dates. The one earliest in date was as follows:

$100. Chicago, August 18, 1893.

One year after date, we jointly and severally promise to pay to Rad Lincoln, Cis. 52, C. S. P. S., or order, the sum of $100, with interest at the rate of six per cent per annum, payable after date, annually.

Value received.

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