State National Bank v. Epsteen

Plaintiff, State National Bank, the beneficiary of a “Limited Continuing Guaranty and Security Agreement” (hereinafter referred to as agreement), brought this action to confess judgment against the signator thereof, defendant Earl Epsteen. Pursuant to plaintiff’s complaint, the trial court entered judgment by confession against the defendant on November 17, 1976, in the amount of *71,483.35. On December 8, 1976, defendant filed a special appearance and motion to vacate the above judgment. Defendant challenged the jurisdiction of the court under the warrant of attorney under which the judgment…