Chappel v. . Chappel

The single question in this case is, whether the statement made under the 383d section of the Code, authorizing the entry of the judgment sought to be impeached, is a substantial compliance with the second subdivision of that section. The supreme court determined that it was not, and set aside the judgment, on the application of a creditor by judgment subsequently obtained against the same debtor. The statement contained in the record, so far as it has reference to the question before us, is as follows: "This confession is for a debt justly due to the said plaintiff, arising upon the…