How to File in Small Claims Court in Illinois

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Tip 1 - IL Filing a Small Claims Suit

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by dehousse maurice | permalink

To begin a small claims lawsuit go the circuit clerk's office at the courthouse in your county and get a complaint and summons. After you're finished filling out those forms, file them with the clerk and pay the standard filing fee. You'll then need to notify the defendant of the suit.

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