Replogle v. Scott

On February 27, 1936, plaintiff filed a complaint in the circuit court of Cook county for the purpose of foreclosing the lien of a trust deed on real estate in Chicago. Defendant, Frances E. Jones, filed an answer in which she relied on the defense of usury. The other maker of the note, Harry Scott, defaulted. The cause was referred to a master in chancery, who recommended a decree in accordance with the prayer of the complaint. Exceptions to the master’s report were overruled and the decree was accordingly entered and this appeal follows.

On August 22, 1929, Harry Scott and Frances E. Jones…