I have a written contract from a large waterproofing company and found that I was awarded an EX Parte Judgement of $51000

Your question is very confusing. Did you receive a payment from your insurance carrier? If so, your insurance company may have sued the...

Will i have a sealed case if i sue a dentist office for pulling out a mauler carelessly? how much can i sue for?

It is not clear what the alleged malpractice is. Are you suggesting that it was malpractice to pull out the second tooth? Has another dentist told...

Can a small claim case be filed for monetary damages up to 10K in Cook County?

If you are suing in your personal capacity (not for a corporation or LLC) then you can sue for any amount without a lawyer. The rules are different...

If I hire a lawyer to represent me in a lawsuit against me do I have to appear in court

If you hired a lawyer, ask that lawyer. This sounds like a citation to discover assets, which normally requires the actual party to attend....

Questions about interrogatories

Generally either party can issue interrogatories and the other party must answer, so long as they are proper. If they are improper, the answering...

My landlord wants to evict me because I refused to sign an amendment to late fees because it is illegal. Retaliatory eviction?

The landlord's conduct is probably illegal retaliatory conduct under the RLTO. You can file a lawsuit and/or use it as a defense to an eviction...

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Can I lock my temporary roommate out of my apartment with out legal trouble?

The safest way is to go through the courts, but that is slow and expensive. If you lock her out and she is deemed a tenant, you could be in a lot...

Can I terminate my lease if my building was sent a shut off notice for the heat?

Maybe. Assuming the unit is in Chicago and is not a small, owner-occupied building, you will have the benefit of the Chicago Residential Landlord...

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Can a previous landlord seek payment for lost keys after deposit has been returned to me?

The landlord could seek money for the keys, though it is highly unlikely they would go to court for such a small amount. I'm assuming this is a...

I need to file a motion to represent myself against my attorney for fees, how do I file a motion?

Generally, you just file a pro se appearance. They can help you with this at the courthouse. I'm sure you understand that litigating against a...