Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Illinois

I am the plaintiff in a small claims case to obtain my rental deposit and court fees incurred. After trial, a judegement was ordered in my favor.

The defendant said she would proceed to have vacated. She is quite expericed in court matters based on how many times her name is listed in our counties court system. I have not been served in regards to our case. Judge said that collecting was going to be the hard part of the case, and she agreed and chuckled.

An attorney adviced that I have her served with a 21D and 21Da, Citation to Discover Assets and Notice. Three weeks have passed, our court date is coming up Oct. 18th, and they have not been able to serve her. I do know where she cashed my rental checks. She is a wealthy individual, and does have several properties as well.

I can NOT afford an attorney, and need to know what my next recourse of action should be. My family and I are in dire need of the funds. Please advice. Thank you.


Asked on 10/09/12, 10:47 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Stephen Messutta

THen you should get to a legal clinic or contact your local bar association about an attorney who could help you "pro bono" (for free). There are cost effective ways of serving citations but once you serve the citation you better know what you're doing in court because there are other avoidance techniques that are "legal".

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Answered on 10/09/12, 2:48 pm


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