Cocke v. Truslow

There are a few cases in Georgia directly in point with the facts in the instant case, and abundant authorities in decisions of other States, and other recognized authorities regarding the question. In the instant case, the defendant authorized “any attorney of record to appear in any court . . . and confess judgment." The promissory notes in the instant case containing the warrants of an attorney to confess judgment are State of Maryland contracts, payable at a Maryland bank and subject to Maryland law. By this warrant of attorney the defendant authorizes the attorney for the plaintiff to…