(1) A party petitioning for a writ of mandamus or prohibition directed to a court must file the petition with the circuit clerk and serve it on all parties to the proceeding in the trial court. The party must also provide a copy to the trial-court judge.
To request a writ of mandamus, you must be able to prove to the court that you have the right to request relief. You must also show that you have exhausted all other forms of remedy. In other words, the writ of mandamus is often considered a last resort. To begin the process, you must file a petition in Federal court.
To request a writ of mandamus, you must be able to prove to the court that you have the right to request relief. You must also show that you have exhausted all other forms of remedy. In other words, the writ of mandamus is often considered a last resort. To begin the process, you must file a petition in Federal court.
8 The Illinois Code of Civil Procedure (Code) requires pleadings to “contain a plain and concise statement of the pleader's cause of action, counterclaim, defense, or reply.”9 In other words, the pleading must contain a plain statement identifying what the pleader is alleging or denying.
A section 2-615 motion to dismiss is appropriate if there is a defect on the face of the complaint or other pleading. Common bases for a section 2-615 motion include failing to allege essential elements of the alleged cause of action and failing to state a claim upon which relief may be granted, among others.
Do not file a writ of mandamus by yourself. At least consult with an attorney beforehand. Do not copy and paste various writs of mandamus “samples” that are available on the Net. Make sure you and your attorney have reviewed the latest writ of mandamus cases in your jurisdiction to see how courts are treating them.
8 The Illinois Code of Civil Procedure (Code) requires pleadings to “contain a plain and concise statement of the pleader's cause of action, counterclaim, defense, or reply.”9 In other words, the pleading must contain a plain statement identifying what the pleader is alleging or denying.
Summary and Explanation Caption Requirement. Names of Parties. Paragraphs; Separate Statements. Adoption by Reference; Exhibits. Format Requirements.
You may bring a motion to reconsider within thirty days if the court has made an error in applying the law. Therefore, a motion to reconsider is not a weapon to be used to change the court's mind. It is a tool for the rare instances where new evidence comes to light, the law changes, or the court has made a mistake.