Can an individual sue for breach of fiduciary resulting in loss of $30,000?

What is your relation to the business? Are you looking to go after a corporate officer? Generally, such a person owes a fiduciary duty only...

Should i make a case?

I am sorry to hear that this happened to you. To prevail in a lawsuit, in addition to pleading and proving an injury, you would have to...

Such a letter is usually sent via regular mail. There should also be attempts on the part of the party who propounded the discovery to speak with...

What is civil small claims subtype sc-575?

In Illinois, a “small claim” is a case where the plaintiff seeks an amount of money not in excess of $10,000, exclusive of interest and...

Legal Malpractice help

I am sorry that you’ve had to go through this. A lawyer who participates in the Illinois State Bar Association (“ISBA”) IllinoisLawyerFinder...

Special appearances and general appearances no longer exist in Illinois. File your “Application and Affidavit to Sue or Defend as an Indigent...

Can a subcontractor sue the home owner for unpaid debts over a year after the work was completed?

If the sub-contractor has properly perfected a lien claim by complying with the very complicated law known as the Illinois Mechanic's Lien Act...

My attorney filed a motion to vacate; attorney never argued the motion; dismissed the motion from the court call; what to do?

I cannot tell from your posting if there was compliance with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 13(c)...

In a foreclosure action, if the property nets less at the judicial sale than is owed, the plaintiff can seek a judgment for the difference. That...

Can i object to the jurisdiction of the court if i have not been personally served for a forclosure in the state of IL?

My colleagues have provided excellent insights. The only time there has to be personal service is if the plaintiff wants to get a personal...