Parish v. Mertes

Plaintiff sued upon a 30-day promissory note dated December 19, 1974, in the face amount of $5,924.44 at 8% interest. Defendants filed a special appearance and made a motion for accelerated judgment claiming lack of jurisdiction. Defendants were Illinois residents and were served in that state. After reviewing affidavits provided by the parties, the trial judge, on June 26, 1975, denied the motion for accelerated judgment and, on April 15, 1977, granted plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment.

The loan in question was for an Illinois corporation, Controelectric, Inc. Defendants, in their…