Kesner v. Truax

This is an appeal by Willard T. Block from an order denying his motion to open a judgment by confession for $16,000 against himself and his colessee, Charles Truax, entered in virtue of a power of attorney contained in a certain lease to both of them of parts of the premises numbered 116 South Michigan avenue, Chicago, and for permission to plead to the action. The judgment was for rent of the demised premises from February 1st to September 30, 1912, and does not include any amount for attorneys’ fees.

There is no dispute concerning the execution and delivery of the lease. The judgment was…