Wilson v. Moore

Plaintiffs filed suit in the circuit court of Cook County to recover damages caused by the negligence of defendants in the operation of an automobile. Defendants filed an answer and affirmative defense. Defendants’ motion for judgment on the pleadings was allowed, and the suit was dismissed. Thereafter, the trial court entered an ex parte order awarding fees to plaintiffs’ attorney, Lee J. Snitoff. The court denied defendants’ motion to vacate the order awarding attorney’s fees, and defendants appeal.

Although appellees have failed to file an appearance or answering brief in this court, we…