Filing of general appearance does not waive jurisdictional objection
By H. Allen Yow
General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm,
November 2006
In the recent decision of KSAC Corporation v. Recycle Free, Inc., 364 Ill.App.3d 593, 846 N.E.2d 1021, 301 Ill.Dec. 418 (2d Dist. 2006), the appellate court held that based on 735 ILCS 5/2-301, the defendant’s filing of a general appearance did not wave its jurisdictional objection.
Practice Alert: Home repair and remodeling contractors beware!
By H. Allen Yow
General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm,
March 2006
Attorneys representing clients engaged in the home repair and remodeling business need to be aware of the recent decision from the Third District Appellate Court of Illinois, Central Illinois Electrical Services, LLC v. Slepian, and the provisions of the Home Repair and Remodeling Act.
“All collection costs” does not mean attorney fees
By H. Allen Yow
General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm,
January 2006
Attorneys drafting promissory notes, contracts and other written instruments must clearly articulate the rights, obligations and liabilities of the parties involved.
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