cognovit note

cognovit note
An extraordinary note which authorizes an attorney to confess judgment against person or persons signing it. It is written authority of a debtor and a direction by him for entry of a judgment against him if obligation set forth in note is not paid when due. Such judgment may be taken by any person holding the note, which cuts off every defense which maker of note may otherwise have and it likewise cuts off all rights of appeal from any judgment taken on it. Jones v. John Hancock Mut. Life Ins. Co., D.C.Mich., 289 F.Supp. 930, 935.
- judgment (confession of judgment)

Black's law dictionary. . 1990.

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