A motion is a written or oral application to a court in a pending case seeking some sort of ruling or order. A petition, on the other hand, is...

How does the counting of days figured with Combined Interrogatories, Request for Admission and Documents?

Initially, the clock begins to run after the written discovery is served. Service by mail is complete 4 days after mailing. Under Illinois law,...

Can I sue a judgment creditor if they do not give me a payment history?

There is no requirement that the judgment creditor tender a history of judgment payments. If you have paid the judgment in full (including...

I have a credit card debt from 2004 and it was passed to another credit agency in 2006. Does the Credit Card Debt Statue of Limi

In Illinois, the statute of limitations for a credit card case is 5 years. If the lawsuit that has been brought against you is time-barred, you...

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A Maryland Corp is suing us. What happens if they are not registered with Ill Sec of State?

A foreign corporation (i.e., any corporation not incorporated in Illinois) generally needs to register with and secure authorization from the...

Best way to handedl being sued by condo for non payment of condo fees

Depends. If the association is seeking to foreclose a lien on your interest, then your unit may eventually be sold. If it is only seeking...

Under Illinois law, the other side is entitled to obtain, through discovery, documents relevant to the subject matter of the case. Relevant...

How do you start wage garnishments for a small claims judgment in IL?

I am assuming that you have a final and enforceable judgment, and that the defendant/judgment debtor has not filed for bankruptcy. I’m also...

Summons to file appearance & answer ILLINOIS (MIDLAND FUNDING LCC) debt

It is a bit difficult to understand what exactly is going on from what you have posted, but hopefully I can provide you with some helpful...

Does my husband have the right to sign a contract for me?

Under Illinois law, there is no presumption that your husband has authority to act on your behalf. Absent evidence of an agency relationship, you...