Farmers National Bank v. Trautwein

On July 13, 1921, in the circuit court of Whiteside county, in vacation after the April term, the appellee secured a judgment by confession against appellant for $4,499.22. The judgment was entered on a promissory note and power of attorney to confess judgment, dated June 24, 1920, for the principal sum of $5,000, due on demand, drawing six per cent interest and payable on its face to appellee.

The appellant filed a motion to set aside and vacate the judgment, and for leave to plead to the merits, which motion was supported by affidavits. The motion for leave to set aside the judgment and to…