Williams v. Pearson

This case involves a question of practice. The action was brought in the circuit court of Lake County to recover damages for personal injuries. After the case was at issue it was duly set for trial on February 18, 1959. On that date the defendants were present with their witnesses, but the plaintiffs failed to appear. When the case was reached a jury was impanelled and defendants presented their proof, at the conclusion of which a directed verdict was returned for defendants. Judgment on the verdict was entered the same day.

On June 23, 1959, more than four months after the judgment was…