Ryan v. Miller

On May 23, 1977, the circuit court of Peoria County entered judgment for *2,170 in favor of plaintiffs-appellees, Michael Ryan and Maria Ryan, against defendant-appellant, Keith Miller d/b/a Miller Construction Co. The judgment having been entered by default, the defendant within 30 days from its rendition moved to vacate the default and for leave to defend the action.

This appeal arises out of a series of events that began with the filing of the plaintiffs’ complaint in the office of the clerk of the circuit court, Peoria County. The complaint alleged damages to real property in an amount in…