Romain v. Lambros

JUDGE LEWE

delivered the opinion of the court. Defendants appeal from an order denying their motion to set aside a default decree entered in a strict foreclosure proceeding. They appealed directly to the Supreme Court which, transferred the cause to this court. (7 Ill.2d 206.)

A special appearance was filed by defendants challenging the jurisdiction of the court over defendants on the ground that plaintiff did not meet the requirements of the statutes relating to service by publication. The issues formed by defendants’ motion were determined by the trial court on the pleadings and the facts as…