The other attorneys are correct that once you lose a motion for summary judgment, the case is practically over. I'm assuming the motion for...

Do i have to go to status after we filed stipulation agreement to dismiss with the clerk

The short answer is that it depends on what you are comfortable with. If you filed a stipulation to dismiss, then the court should agree to...

I agree with the first answer that was provided and wanted to echo that you must "spindle" your motion before anything will happen. Merely...

Can I serve someone papers in the state of Illinois via signed package?

We need a bit more information to answer this question. If you are saying that you have had your friend appointed as a special process server and...

Although you are correct that the rule suggests the court clerk may enter a default, the better practice is to move for default yourself. To be...

Although you are correct that the rule suggests the court clerk may enter a default, the better practice is to move for default yourself. To be...

Is a state appeals court opinion controlling (or merely instructive) over a federal court?

The answer is that it depends. Generally speaking, state appeals courts' opinions are not controlling over a federal court. However, if the...

The best course of practice is to file a motion for leave to amend. That is particularly the case if you are adding something substantive to the...

In Illinois Federal Court, Are Courtesy Copies Of Filings Supposed to Be Delivered to Magistrate Judges Too?

No is the easy answer. Only serve courtesy copies on one judge. Moreover, check the judge's standing order to make sure they even want courtesy...

Can I file motion to vacate default judgement if previously filed motion to vacate was denied? it was filed as a pro se.

You really need to have an attorney help you with this. There are very particular and unforgiving timing requirements for motions of these sort. ...