Havana National Bank v. Satorius-Curry, Inc.

On May 28, 1987, the plaintiffs, the Havana National Bank, guardian of the estate of Nina J. Windsor, and L. B. Windsor, brought suit in forcible entry and detainer against the defendant, Satorius-Curry, Inc., for possession and unpaid rent. On June 10, 1987, the court entered judgment in favor of plaintiffs for possession, unpaid rent, and costs of the suit. The defendant never filed an answer and failed to appear. On July 9, 1987, the defendant filed a motion to vacate the court’s judgment. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 110, par. 2— 1301(e).) The defendant appeals denial of this motion.

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