Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Illinois

In Illinois if a company is sued in small claims court, do they have to get an attorney? Can they counter sue for fees?


Asked on 10/21/14, 2:11 pm

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Elfreda Dockery Law Office of Elfreda Dockery

if the business is a corporation or LLC, then yes, they have to get an attorney. Counter sue for what kind of fees? attorney's fees? filing fees? if attorney's fees-- you can only recover attorney's fees if allowed by statute or a written contract says the losing party pays.

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Answered on 10/21/14, 5:22 pm


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