¶1 concurring. There are several points that should be specially noted. First, a cognovit judgment is not favored in law. Second, the appellants were sued “dba,” which is different from the face of the note. Third, there is the suggestion that the notes were signed after FDC had its charter cancelled for failure to pay franchise taxes.
57 Ohio App. 3d 62
566 N.E.2d 1248
Wise v. Duker
Decided October 19, 1988
Ohio Court of Appeals · decided 1988-10-19
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Decided 1988-10-19
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