An Illinois Motion & Order to Dismiss is a legal document used in civil court proceedings in the state of Illinois. It is used by a party to a civil case to seek a dismissal of the case, or certain counts or claims within the case. There are two types of Illinois Motion & Order to Dismiss: voluntary dismissal and involuntary dismissal. A voluntary dismissal is sought by the party bringing the case, and is typically filed when the plaintiff (the person bringing the case) wishes to end the case without a ruling from the court. An involuntary dismissal is sought by the defendant (the person being sued), and is normally filed when the defendant believes the plaintiff’s case does not have a valid legal basis. The motion must be filed with the court, and is usually accompanied by a supporting memorandum of law. This memorandum explains the legal basis for the motion. The court will then review the motion and the memorandum of law, and decide whether to grant the motion or not. If the motion is granted, the court will issue an Order to Dismiss, which will end the case.