Illinois Statute of Limitations in Commercial Civil Litigation

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Mechanics lien amendment

Amendments to mechanics lien claims are generally permitted. However, there have been court cases where amendments to lien claims were found to be...

Discovered a default judgment years after it occurred and I need it removed immediately...

You may be able to vacate the judgment, but an attorney is going to need to review your situation in its entirety to make that determination. You...

Can I withhold a third of my rent in Illinois

Unfortunately, there is not a simple answer to your question. What you're dealing with is a constructive eviction. When there has been a...

I have a tenant landlord question

If you are in compliance with all the provisions of the lease and the term of the lease hasn't expired, then they should not be able to force you...

My wife has left our home with a car that my mother loaned me the money to buy. How can I get possession of the car to sell it

If the loan is in default, your mom could possibly repossess the vehicle. Your mom should consult an attorney regarding her options with respect to...

Can an Ohio appellate court ruling be cited in Illinois circuit courts?

You can cite it, but the court in Illinois is not obligated to follow the Ohio court's decision.

The lack of a SS number will not prevent you from being able to garnish wages. Send the appropriate wage deduction documents (summons,...

While the other two answers are correct, it must also be noted that the mechanics lien must be foreclosed by lawsuit within two years of the work...

Selected as the best answer

The contractor is probably entitled to be paid the value of the work that was performed. You'd be wise to consult with an attorney so as to not end...