Lathrem v. Foreman

As we view the matter, the disposition of this case hinges on the interpretation of Section 2323.13, Revised Code (Section 11597, General Code), which reads:

“An attorney who confesses judgment in a case, at the time of making such confession, must produce the warrant of *188attorney for making it to the court before which he makes the confession; and the original or a copy of the warrant shall be filed with the clerk.”

It is contended by defendant that such section requires the presentation of the original warrant of attorney to the court as a condition precedent to the court’s acquiring of…