Johnson v. Coleman

The plaintiff, after the entry of a final judgment for the defendant on the merits, appeals from the earlier entry of an order, pursuant to a section 72 motion (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 110, par. 72), vacating a default judgment entered against the defendant. We find we have no jurisdiction and dismiss.

On January 30, 1975, a default judgment for $1500 was entered in favor of the plaintiff against the defendant, who at that time was acting pro se. On July 16, 1975, the defendant, who had now obtained an attorney, moved pursuant to section 72 of the Civil Practice Act, to have the judgment…