Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Illinois

I sued someone in 9/21/04 (small claims court) and won a judgement of $9,036.77. I found out recently that he got it vacated on 12/16/04, I was not notified. I checked the court file and a lawyer told me there were discrepancies on it. 1. Someone neglected to circle "granted" or "denied" at the end of the description 2. I did not know the file was re-opened after the judgement. The lawyer suggested that it may have been "slipped thru the cracks of the system" and I should try to set a case for trial. I know how it works because I have sued people in small claims court, but do not know what I have to fill out for this.


Asked on 8/24/09, 1:37 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Walter Palmer Law Office of Walter Palmer

You must have a trial attorney for this because it would be an appeal. The law requires an attorney for this and the amount involved justifies the expense. Your grounds give you a reasonable chance of success.

Unfortunately, i am not a trial attorney. Good luck!

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Answered on 8/29/09, 2:07 pm
Joseph Michelotti Michelotti & Associates, Ltd.

Just motion the case back up in court. Notice of motion available on cook county web site. If the case has been dwp'd, you may be out of luck.

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Answered on 8/29/09, 3:18 pm


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