Summary judgment rules in Illinois.

Supreme Court Rule 191 sets forth the requirements for presenting evidence in support of (or opposition to) a summary judgment motion. It applies...

If a chancery case was dismissed without prejudice is there a time limit to pursue the same case

If the case was dismissed by the plaintiff, it can be refiled within 1 year or the running of the statute of limitations, whichever is the last to...

Can a motion be filed asking the judge to determine whether there are any questions of material fact to be tried at a trial.

Summary judgment can only be granted when there are no issue of MATERIAL fact and moveant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. Disputes...

What, if any, is the legal effect of an answer that was "served" but never filed?

An unfiled answer has no legal effect and the defendant in such case would be in default. However, before you take any action to have the defendant...

What if address is wrong on " verified joint action complaint" in Chicago eviction? Summons for trial has correct address.

The plaintiff cannot obtain possession of the premises against you unless the complaint is amended and provides the correct address. Likewise, it...

Is it permissible to send discovery questions to more than one defendant at the same date or must there be a lapse in time?

That is allowed. Every party must also be served with every pleading filed or document served in the case, including discovery, even if not...

Quashing service does not dispose of the case. Plaintiff will likely have an alias summons issued and attempt to have you served or serve process...

What is the time frame to refile in the state court

One year or the expiratikn of tge ststute of limitations whichever occurs first.

Is this proper service and do I need to appear in court?

Your question concerns substitute service. Substitute service is effective if the papers are served at the defendant's residence upon a member of...

The appearance is due first or simultaneously with the request for a bill of particulars. It sounds, however, like the complaint contains many...