Goldenberg v. Seime

Plaintiff Maurice Goldenberg filed a civil action for money not in excess of $2,500, procedures for which action are determined by Supreme Court Rules 281 through 288 relating to small claims (134 Ill. 2d Rules 281 through 288). The trial court entered judgment against plaintiff and he now appeals that order.

Defendant Jonathan Eric Seime was never served and is not a part of this action. Defendant Katharine M. Nielsen did not file an answer denying plaintiff’s allegations but did file a written response entitled “Affirmative Defenses” asserting two affirmative defenses.

At trial, plaintiff…