Melrose Finance Co. v. Inn Town Hotel, Inc.

Plaintiff Melrose Finance Co. initiated a proceeding to confirm a confession of judgment against defendant Inn Town Hotel, Inc. After the confession of judgment was filed and entered, summons to confirm the judgment was filed and entered, summons to confirm the judgment was served on defendant. On the return date, the defendant, by its attorney, filed its appearance and the case was set for hearing on September 13, 1976.

On September 13, 1976, at the request of defendant, the case was continued to December 20, 1976. However, on December 20, no one appeared on defendant’s behalf and an ex parte…