Can a contractor put a lien on house after 6 months?

If you’re talking about a mechanics lien and this is a general contractor and it’s private construction, assuming proper attachment of the lien,...

Probably because the judge thinks that the possession issue might take some time to resolve. A landlord is entitled to recover use and...

Do I have to respond within a certain time period to a motion to strike and dismiss?

Did the other side actually notice the motion for presentation in court? Generally, a briefing schedule is entered on the day that a motion is...

Is it appropriate to put non-specific damages in initial complaint?

See 735 ILCS 5/2-604 (http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/fulltext.asp?DocName=073500050K2-604). Don’t forget to attach to your complaint a Rule...

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I file small claim case,the defendant summons January 7, 2013.

1/7/13 is the day on which the defendant must file his or her written appearance and pay the appearance fee at the Daley Center. The case will not...

Has any lawyer had success in a case of "piercing the corporate veil"?

Whether the doctrine applies in your situation can only be answered by an attorney after he or she speaks with you about the specifics of your...

Who are the good lawyers with "Foreign Judgement Enforcement" specialty in IL?

Once a foreign judgment has been duly registered in Illinois, the grounds upon which it can be challenged by a judgment debtor are VERY limited. ...

I was just served foreclosure papers.

I encourage you to sit down with an attorney and all relevant documents to discuss, as soon as possible. It may be that a motion should be...

Is it legal to threaten to sue someone to get them to withdraw a criminal complaint?

Under Illinois law, there is a cause of action known as malicious prosecution. To prevail on such a claim, the contractor would have to plead and...

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If you’re in federal court, see Rule 15 (http://www.law.cornell.edu/rules/frcp/rule_15). If you’re in state court, see 735 ILCS 5/2-616...