A judgment by confession may be entered without action either for money due or to become due or to secure any person against contingent liability on behalf of the defendant, or both, in the manner prescribed in this article.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 10-1535; 1952 Code Section 10-1535; 1942 Code Section 670; 1932 Code Section 670; Civ. P. '22 Section 683; Civ. P. '12 Section 421; Civ. P. '02 Section 383; 1870 (14) 512 Section 399.