Can I sue / redact a local newspaper article?

Setting aside the issue of whether the report is a fair abridgment of the proceeding, as far as suing goes, the statute of limitations has long...

How do I go about paying the creditor the full amount after a garnish of wages was ordered?

Google and review 735 ILCS 5/2-1402(b). Has a withholding order been entered? If you're comfortable doing so, give the plaintiff's attorney a...

In a lawsuit, whom are you allowed to depose?

If it's a federal case, Google and review Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30(b)(6).

It's my understanding that there is no statute of limitations, under the doctrine of "nullum tempus occurrit regi," which is Latin for "no time...

Personal injury mental anguish?

There is a claim under Illinois law called intentional infliction of emotional distress ("IIED"), where a plaintiff must plead and prove facts...

If there is no response, the bank/mortgagee still has to secure a judgment (judgment of foreclosure and sale), notice the judicial sale (which sale...

Should a simple Counterclaim in a contract case state only facts and causes of action, or should it also include points of law ?

Google and review 735 ILCS 5/2-603, Illinois Supreme Court Rule 131, 735 ILCS 5/2-612(b), 735 ILCS 5/2-613, and 735 ILCS 5/2-608. Focus on...

In Illinois, Where Is A Petition For Leave To Appeal To The Supreme Court Filed?

Check out IL Sup Ct Rule 315(b). I strongly recommend that you purchase a copy of the ISBA book on appeals (Edward J. Kionka), if you don't...

I've never seen that used as an affirmative defense, and do not know if it is a proper affirmative defense under IL law. It's not specifically...

I assume you’ve been served with a revival petition notice. No, you will not be arrested if you’d don’t appear in court for the...