A judgment is entered as to part of your case, but other matters still remain. Can you appeal? The answer is "yes" under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 304(a), but only if you follow the guidelines.

Illinois has a process for appealing some issues while litigation is still underway at trial. In Illinois, most requirements for interlocutory appeal are laid out in Illinois Supreme Court Rules 306, 307, and 308. Here's a step-by-step overview.

Follow these steps to make sure your postjudgment motion gets proper consideration at the trial court and preserves all issues for appeal.

The state can and does bring civil suits on behalf of its citizens. Here's the background on the parens patriae doctrine.