Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Illinois

Re: small claims

You basically must sue if you can come to no agreement. This can be done pro se ( by yourself)with the help of the courts or through an attorney.

Re: small claims

Your question is a little vague. The answer really depends on the circumstances regarding the money you are owed and the amount.

In small claims court you are limited to damages of a specific amount. Check with the circuit court in your county to find out the limit that is set for small claims cases. In Lake County you can claim no more than $5,000 in damages. Also, check for filing fees as well.

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Re: small claims

The question is far too broad and too vague for a complete answer. The amount of money, the reason(s) it is owed (a loan, a bill, recovery for a loss, damages for an injury, etc.) and other factors make a difference in how you would best go about recovering money.

Your question is captioned �small claims�. In Illinois, small claims cases are limited to amounts under $5000. You can learn more about how to file a small claims case by visiting the Circuit Court Clerk (usually at the main courthouse) in your county. The clerk will have forms, and in some counties, instruction sheets.