Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Illinois

Double Jeopardy?

After closing my business, my landlord attempted to press charges against me for owed rent and alleged stolen property - the allegations were false. An investigation proved he had insufficient evidence against me and the state's attorney dismissed his case. Now, he has hired a lawyer, suing me for the same reasons above. Can he do this?


Asked on 8/07/07, 2:26 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mary McDonagh McDonagh-Faherty Law Offices

Re: Double Jeopardy?

Yes he can - that was the criminal side of the case prosecuted by the state - there's a lesser burden of proof in a civil trial pursued by a private citizen. Remember O.J.? Innocent at criminal trial but guilty at civil.

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Answered on 8/07/07, 2:43 pm


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