The Illinois Second District Appellate Court recently addressed the question of whether a bank account was properly classified as a joint account with rights of survivorship. In re Estate of Frain, 2025 IL App (2d) 240780. In Frain the Court clarified that proof of...
Martin v. Fifth Third Bank, et al 2026 IL App (1st) 250705 On February 3, 2026, the Illinois Appellate Court In Martin v. Fifth Third Bank (First District) reversed the dismissal of a negligence claim against the bank and held that Illinois courts must analyze a...
In appellate law, there is a common saying: “If it’s not in the record, it didn’t happen.” Appellate Courts have disposed of many appeals by ruling that the record was insufficient to properly review the trial court’s judgment. In the event the trial court rules...
After an Illinois circuit court issues a final judgment in a civil case, one or both parties involved may file an appeal if they believe there was a significant error made during the trial. However, what if individuals or businesses file an appeal, but do not agree...
A trial court’s judgment or court order that went against you can seem like a conclusive end to your case. However, if you feel the judgment was unfair or erroneous, you can file an appeal. This article discusses the basic procedures for starting an appeal in Illinois...
When a court makes a mistake in its ruling, either side could have an opportunity to overturn the decision. To do this, the appropriate appellate court has to hear the issue. There are five appellate districts in Illinois, and one federal court for the...
If you believe the verdict you received during a trial at a circuit court in Illinois was made in error, you have the right to appeal. The appeal process has numerous steps, and it's important to understand these steps even when you have professional legal...