Kean v. Brown

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Doyle.

Plaintiffs in error, who were defendants in the trial court, seek review by writ of error of a judgment entered against them on a cognovit note in the amount of $15,000.00, together with $375.00 interest and attorneys’ fees in the amount of $50.00.

The judgment was entered on May 3, 1957, pursuant to the provisions of the confession contained in the instrument. There was formal appearance and waiver of process. Following this a motion to vacate the confession judgment was filed by the defendant Barney Kean. Hearing was had on this motion on May 21, 1957. The…