Can I file a motion to strike the reply OF the motion to reconsider DUE to it making arguments beyond the breadth of the motion?

A motion to strike is generally only properly directed at a pleading. A motion is not a pleading. The issue can be raised during oral arguments,...

Can I sue for libel and go after them for punitive damages since it was so malicious and they were told it was false prior?

If the statement is actionable as defamation per se, then damages are presumed, meaning there would be no need to plead or prove actual damages...

Can I file a lien against a homeowner that has not paid her homeowner's association fee for over a year?

Google and review 765 ILCS 605/9(g) and (h). Good luck.

IL Would judges say on whether filed civil complaint is time barred by statute of limitations be a substantive ruling?

A substantial ruling is one relating directly to the merits of a case. An affirmative defense like statute of limitations must be raised by the...

What legal issues will i need to address?

http://www.illinois.gov/dceo/BizDevelopment/Pages/StepByStepGuide.aspx http://www.cityofchicago.org/content/dam/city/depts/bacp/general/3simples...

What form must I use in cook county court to file a motion to compel oposition to produce documents

You can go to the law library at the Rolling Meadows courthouse and see if they have any motion to compel forms you can use as a resource,...

Venue and intrastate forum non conveniens come into possible play when there is more than one county. Here, it's all in Cook County. Google and...

Am I subject to wage garnishment as a independent contractor?

As to the Illinois wage deduction statute, an independent contractor is considered an employee.

Within how many days and under what rule can I file a motion to vacate a dismissal without prejudice

If you are still within the time for re-filing, you would need to commence a new action under 735 ILCS 5/13-217. The dismissal order is not a...

Are there certain criteria needed in order to get a court file sealed?

Not sure what private stuff you are referring to, but if there is “personal identity information” as defined in Illinois Supreme Court Rule 138,...