Legal Opinion

Baker v. Mayo

Appellate Court of Illinois

Decided December 5, 1899Published

Foreclosure.—Appeal from the Superior Court of Cook County; the Hon. Theodore Brent ano, Judge, presiding. Heard in the Branch Appellate Court at the October term, 1898.

1Opinion of the CourtJustice Freeman

This is an appeal in a foreclosure case. It is claimed by appellant’s counsel that the court erred in appointing the receiver; that the decree was erroneous in requiring payment of the debt in gold’ coin, and in allowing a master’s and solicitor’s fees.

It appears that appellant purchased the equity in the property involved, but did not assume or agree to pay any part of the debt secured by the trust deed, and is not liable therefor. Appellant was served with summons, and not appearing, a decree pro confesso was entered against him of record. The order appointing the receiver, finds the…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Jones v. KingIllinois Supreme Court · 1877
  2. Quigly v. HaroldAppellate Court of Illinois · 1887

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