Scott v. Danaher

MEMORANDUM OF DECISION

The above cause comes before this three-judge district court for determination of whether or not the operation of Section 1 of the Illinois Garnishment Act, Ch. 62, Ill.Rev.Stat. § 33 (1969) in conjunction with judgments obtained by confession in accordance with Ch. 110, Ill.Rev.Stat. Sec. 50(3) (1969) violates the due process and equal protection clauses of the 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution. Jurisdiction of the above cause is grounded upon 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1343 and 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1983. See Lynch v. Household Finance Corp., 405 U.S. 538, 92 S.Ct. 1113,…