Treftz v. Stahl

There is no indication of any merit in the case of the appellant. His affidavit filed to set aside proceedings only states “ that he has fully stated his case to his attorney, who has advised him that he has a good defense on the merits to plaintiff’s action.” Who was the attorney or what was the statement on which he advised does not appear. The affidavit should have stated the facts on 'which he rests a defense. Roberts v. Corby, 36 Ill. 182.

The case was tried ex parte on the short cause calendar. The service of a copy of the affidavit and notice necessary to get the case upon that calendar…