Illinois Mechanics Lien Basics
The Illinois Mechanics’ Lien Act ( 770 ILCS 60/1 et seq) provides a remedy to a contractor who provides improvements to real estate by...
Assigning A Breach of Contract Claim In Illinois – Some Basics
Contract rights are assigned fairly often, especially in the mortgage loan and credit card contexts. In the former mortgage scenario,...
Misnomer, Mistaken Identity and Diligence in Obtaining Service of Process – Illinois Standards
The misnomer and mistaken identity doctrines each involve situations where a plaintiff has sued a defendant too late. Misnomer is...
