It may or may not be improper, depending on the content, but it is not ex parte, or by one party, as long as the opposing party or, if represented,...

Is the sworn contractor statement total amount the entire amount of money owed to the contractor and the subcontractors?

Under Section 5 of the mechanics lien act, the contractor is required to provide the owner a sworn statement listing the contract amount, the...

How do I get a subpoena? (with clarification)

I am assuming the company with the pertinent records is in Illinois. You must file suit first and then file a petition in the circuit court in the...

Do I use the same case number to refile if it was dismissed with permission to refile?

Refiling means it will be a new case. The clerk will assign a new case number and summons will have to be issued and served upon the defendant or...

Do I need to respond to 214 request, if a motion to dismiss is pending? I am currently not "party" to a complaint.

First, although not strictly in accordance either the rules, judges frequently do not require parties to answer Discovery while motions to dismiss...

There are 2 basic elements to a case for money damages: liability and damages. There could be liability but no damages and in that case, you would...

Has IL defendant waived an affirmative defense by filing an "answer" to my complaint without raising the defense in the answer?

The Civil Practice Act provides that any defense that would take plaintiff by surprise must be pleaded as an affirmative defense. However,...

Sometimes there are a number of cases that stand for the same rule or legal proposition. Instead of listing them all or even a bunch of them, you...

When a judge rule granting a penalty for wrong doing against the other party, when should you get payment and how?

The answer to your question depends upon the order itself. However, if the order does not provide that the sanction must be paid immediately and it...

How does the hearing for my lawyers to withdraw as my counsel and for me to represent myself proceed?

By rule, you must be given at least 21 days to file a supplemental appearance either by yourself or through another attorney. The court should not...