If a Judge ruled on a 191 motion is that considered a substantiative ruling as I would like to substitute the Judge

Under Illinois law, a ruling on a “substantial issue” is one relating directly to the merits of the case. Good luck.

As others have indicated, truth is an absolute defense with respect to defamation. There is also what is known as the litigation privilege, which...

What should I expect in small claims court? What should I bring?

Google Illinois Supreme Court Rules and review Rules 281-289. Good luck.

Do i have to get a divorce to sue for alienation of affection

To be successful on a cause of action for alienation of affections, you would have to plead and prove each of the following: (1) love and affection...

Plaintiff attorneys are attempting a motion for an "in personam" deficiency when they KNOW Defendants weren't served personally.

You should appear and get time to respond in writing. Under Illinois law, the only way a foreclosing plaintiff can get a personal deficiency...

Check out Rule 33 as well as Rule 26(b)(2). Good luck.

Questions about interrogatories

Take a look at Illinois Supreme Court Rule 213 if you have not already done so...

Was a judgment previously entered against you? Did the court have personal jurisdiction over you in that original proceeding? If yes to both, has...

What is proper way to complete satisfaction of release of judgement form?

The plaintiff should send you a signed Release and Satisfaction of Judgment (it does not, however, have any duty to file it, so you will likely...

Can I have a case removed from small claims in order to appear telephonically?

You may be able to testify via “contemporaneous transmission” (http://www.state.il.us/court/supremecourt/Rules/Art_II/ArtII.htm#241) but it is...

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