Coady v. Legg

A judgment rendered against the appellant in Illinois was assigned to the respondent, who commenced an action thereon in the Superior Court of Los Angeles County. Recovery by the plaintiff in the second suit resulted in the instant appeal.

It is contended that the defendant in the original action was not served with process, that he was without the jurisdiction of the court, and that a judgment by confession in such a case is not recognized in this state. Judgment was rendered therein upon a promissory note embracing express power of the promisor, appellant herein, to “confess judgment himself…