What can I do if midland Funding is suing me?

You need to find out what’s going on in the case. You can go to the courthouse and view on one of the computers in the clerk's office what’s been...

In an opening statement, would you mention a witness who has denied seeing anything?

The opening statement is where you tell the judge or jury what you expect the evidence will be. If you expect this to be evidence, mention it. ...

No one should be involved in a Law Division case without a lawyer. That said, I assume you are talking about an answer to a complaint as opposed...

Can someone go to jail for not paying back a loan?

Debtors' prisons were abolished in Illinois in the 19th century. If his wife was not on the loan as a borrower or guarantor, she would likely...

You need leave of court to file an answer at this point. You could show up on the presentation date for the motion and ask the judge for leave to...

My house foreclosed in 2014 and would like to know if i have any deficiency judgement

You need to look at the confirmation order entered in the foreclosure case; that order is going to tell you if a deficiency judgment was entered...

Where should I file claims in Small claims courts Either cook or Lake County

Google and review 735 ILCS 5/2-101. If venue is proper in both counties, it's possible you may have to deal with a forum non conveniens issue at...

I assume the notice was in regard to presentation of some motion (as opposed to hearing). Check out Illinois Supreme Court Rules 11 and 12...

The bank usually moves to confirm the sale, whether it is the successful bidder (which is usually the case), or whether a third party is the...

In Illinois, Can A Defendant Transfer Venue From Municipal To Law Division If Counterclaims Seek In Excess Of $100,000?

The venue is Cook for both. It would be a motion to transfer. Google and review Cook County General Order # 1.3. The amounts are administrative...