Central National Bank v. Baime

This action was brought by plaintiff Central National Bank in Chicago (Central) to recover on defendant’s unpaid note. Defendant’s answer and counterclaim were stricken and a default entered against him for failure to comply with discovery rules and rulings. Central’s damages were heard by a jury which was directed to return a verdict for Central upon which judgment was entered. Defendant’s post-trial motions were denied and he appeals, raising as issues the propriety of the imposed sanctions and the sufficiency of damage evidence.

For the reasons set forth below, we reverse.

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