Cohen v. Wood Bros. Steel Stamping Co.

Plaintiff Harry Cohen, doing business as Bell Iron & Metal Company, appeals from the denial of his petition pursuant to section 2— 1401 of the Code of Civil Procedure which sought to vacate a prior order dismissing his case. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 110, par. 2 — 1401.) We reverse the decision of the trial court.

On July 3, 1986, plaintiff filed a complaint alleging defendant’s breach of a contract for the sale of goods. On March 17, 1987, the trial court granted defendant’s motion for summary judgment and denied plaintiff’s motion for reconsideration. On September 30, 1988, this court…