Illinois Pretrial Practice

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By Jennifer Duncan-Brice

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Illinois Pretrial Practice

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Jennifer Duncan-Brice

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James Publishing

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28 May 2021

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Illinois Litigation Practice Guide
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REVISION 14 HIGHLIGHTS

With concise explanations, practice tips, and case based examples, Illinois Pretrial Practice covers everything from accepting the case to the eve of trial. This edition brings you 20 new sections and more than 80 new case citations.

New Updates Include:

STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS

  • Limitations period for insurance producers, representatives, and firms. 3:469.14

    IMMUNITIES

  • Immunity for ambulance drivers. 4:283

    PERSONAL JURISDICTION

  • Illinois law license insufficient basis for general jurisdiction over nonresident. 7:122

    SERVICE OF PROCESS

  • Constructive service in eviction cases when personal service is not possible. 9:132

    PARTIES

  • Dismissal and reinstatement of upstream defendants in product liability cases when manufacturer is a defendant. §12:94

    PLEADINGS AND ATTACKING PLEADINGS

  • Elements of specific actions: equitable estoppel, implied warranty of habitability, negligent supervision, hiring, or retention. 13:369
  • Defense of unclean hands. 13:562
  • Restrictive covenants in employment contracts. 13:580
  • Respondent superior and negligent entrustment or negligent hiring. § 13:596
  • Refiling cases reversed on appeal, dismissed for want of prosecution,

    or dismissed by U.S. district court for lack of jurisdiction or improper venue. §15:207

    MOTIONS

  • Court can ignore new evidence or law on motion for reconsideration. § 14:442

    DISCOVERY AND DISCOVERY DISPUTES

  • Expert physician qualifications and competency. 20:73
  • Redesignating testifying expert as a consultant. 27:109
  • Medical Studies Act. 27:110

    SETTLEMENT

  • Waiver of contribution limits ("Kotecki cap") does not waive workers' compensation lien. 32:95

    CONTRIBUTION AMONG JOINT TORTFEASORS

  • Suit by third party against employer of injured employee for contribution. 33:04
  • Contribution among vicariously liable tortfeasors. 33:67

    And More!

    • Format

    ebook

    Series

    Illinois Pretrial Practice

    Author

    Jennifer Duncan-Brice

    Publisher

    James Publishing

    Release

    28 May 2021

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    Subjects

    Illinois Litigation Practice Guide
    Illinois Pretrial Practice