Legal Question in Appeals and Writs in Illinois

Change of Venue

Can a person file for a change of venue if the case is

being bought before a judge who has personal interest

in the case?


Asked on 12/31/02, 5:54 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
David Shestokas Shestokas, & Associates

Re: Change of Venue

The appropriate motion for changing a judge that has an interest in the outcome of a case, is substitution of judge for cause. Change of venue refers to switching counties, not just judges.

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Answered on 1/01/03, 10:27 am
Jeffrey Friedman Law Office of Jeffrey Friedman

Re: Change of Venue

Change of venue generally refers to moving a case into antoher jurisdiction. If a judge has an interest in a case, there are other procedures available to seek a different judge.

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Answered on 12/31/02, 7:02 pm


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