Illinois Affidavit-Damages Not Over $50,000 is a form used to file a civil lawsuit in the State of Illinois when the damages sought are not more than $50,000. This form is used to provide the court with information about the plaintiff, the defendant, the nature of the dispute, and the amount of damages sought. The affidavit must be signed by the plaintiff or the plaintiff's attorney in front of a notary public. There are two types of Illinois Affidavit-Damages Not Over $50,000: an original affidavit and an amended affidavit. The original affidavit is used when the claim is being made for the first time, while the amended affidavit is used to modify an existing claim or to make additional claims. Both affidavits must be completed with the required information and filed with the appropriate court.