Illinois Petition To Vacate

2-1401. Relief from judgments. (a) Relief from final orders and judgments, after 30 days from the entry thereof, may be had upon petition as provided in this Section. Writs of error coram nobis and coram vobis, bills of review, and bills in the nature of bills of review are abolished.

The most common post-trial motions include: Motion to set aside the verdict. Motion for a new trial. Motion to dismiss. Motion for judgment of acquittal. Motion for a trial order of dismissal. Motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict.

In entering judgment for the plaintiff in the action, the court shall add to the amount of the judgment interest calculated at the rate of 6% per annum on the amount of the judgment, minus punitive damages, sanctions, statutory attorney's fees, and statutory costs.

Illinois' Post-Conviction Hearing Act allows for those convicted of a crime to seek collateral remedies, which can include requesting a new trial, correcting sentencing errors, a habeas corpus writ for ineffective assistance of counsel, or a request for a pardon (725 ILCS 5/122?1 et seq.).

If it has been 30 days or less, you can get rid of ("vacate") a default judgment by filing a motion. This is a written request to the judge asking them to throw out the judgment. You will have to send a copy of the motion to the other party in the case, and then show up in court for a hearing.

Section 2-1401 entitles a party to bring a petition to vacate a final judgment or order after the 30 day period provided for under section 2-1301(e) has expired and for two years from the date of the entry of the judgment or order. 735 ILCS 5/2-1401.

2-1301. Judgments - Default - Confession. (a) The court shall determine the rights of the parties and grant to any party any affirmative relief to which the party may be entitled on the pleadings and proofs. Judgments shall be in the form required by the nature of the case and by the recovery or relief awarded.