Elaborated Ready Roofing Co. v. Hunter

Mr. Presiding Justice O’Connor

delivered the opinion of the court.

November 25, 1930, plaintiff filed its statement of claim which declared upon a promissory note and power of attorney to confess judgment. Attached to the statement of claim was what is alleged to be a copy of the note. On the same day judgment by confession was entered in favor of plaintiff and against defendant for $833.26, which sum included $105.29 for attorney’s fees. February 6, the defendant filed his petition praying that the judgment be opened up and he be given leave to defend, and in support of this filed his sworn…