Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Illinois

Small Claims Court - Default ''Prove-up'' Hearing

I have sued a former employer in Illinois for unpaid wages and they did not file an appearance. Therefore, a default ''prove-up'' hearing was scheduled 4 weeks out, and I was told to bring my evidence/documentation. What is a ''prove-up'' hearing, and what is the best way to prepare for it?


Asked on 4/21/03, 5:58 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Peter Ordower Law Office of Peter Ordower

Re: Small Claims Court - Default ''Prove-up'' Hearing

A prove up hearing is your chance to prove your damages to the court in order to obtain a judgment. You'll want to testify and provide documentation of your damages and your entitlement to them in what will likely be an unopposed hearing lasting a few minutes.

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Answered on 4/21/03, 6:40 pm
Mary McDonagh McDonagh-Faherty Law Offices

Re: Small Claims Court - Default ''Prove-up'' Hearing

Get all of your evidence together and tell the judge what proof you have. He will then decide whether you have enough to place a default judgment against the employer and enter the judgment based on this "prove-up"

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Answered on 4/21/03, 6:51 pm


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