If the statute of limitations for defamation is one year, when does that year start?

In Illinois, the statute of limitations to file a defamation claim is one year. It’s one year from when the cause of action accrues, which occurs...

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What grounds can I use to get my civil suit dismissed?

A court has inherent power to dismiss a case where there has been inexcusable delay on the part of the plaintiff. Even if there have been several...

Do I have a case for slander?

In Illinois, a statement can be defamatory per se, where its meaning is apparent on its face and there is no need to prove actual harm. Some...

I assume there is a final and enforceable judgment against you, that the bank was served with a citation to discover assets, and that a turn-over...

If a case is dismissed with prejudice, can you ask for a reconsideration or reinstatement?

Under Illinois law, a motion to reconsider should bring to the court's attention (1) errors in its previous application of existing law; (2)...

To get a lien on any and all real estate owned by the judgment debtor in Cook County, you could also record a certified copy of your judgment with...

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Filling out an Appearance form Kane County

Why are you answering the complaint if you were not served? Was there abode service, or service by publication? If you’ve not been served,...

The only way they can get a personal deficiency judgment against you is if you were personally served (unless your appearance is on file in the...

A court has inherent power to dismiss a case where there has been inexcusable delay on the part of the plaintiff. Even if there have been several...

***JUDG. OF FORECLOSURE & SALE(SET FOR MOTION HEARING)

That is the day the judge will decide the plaintiff’s motion seeking entry of a judgment of foreclosure and sale (assuming it’s not withdrawn or...