In this article, our Peoria civil defense attorneys further explain the process for written discovery and how it may be a great tool in preparation for depositions and trials. Our Peoria defense attorneys explain various phases of written discovery such as requests for production of documents, admission of facts, and interrogatories.  The final section discusses the reasons why the opposing party will often object some discovery requests and how a Motion to Compel Discovery may move the process along if time has expired to produce discovery documents by the requesting side.  As new information comes to light, there may be additional production requests and interrogatories.

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Our Peoria civil defense lawyers are here to help you better understand Motions to Dismiss and how we use them in civil litigation cases.

There are two types of Motions to Dismiss: 2-615 Motions and 2-619 Motions.  In this episode, we explain motions to dismiss in Illinois civil litigation, including the difference between 2-615 motions to dismiss and 2-619 motions to dismiss, and the process for briefing and hearing of motions to dismiss.

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In this article, our Peoria civil defense attorneys discuss how motions for summary judgment are used in order to request a court to provide a ruling on issues in your case without going to trial.

When there is no issue of material fact and judgment is appropriate for a matter of law, the motion for summary judgment is normally granted. The article finishes by discussing the process in how motions for summary judgment are decided. This can include an oral argument in a court or a briefing by both parties.

Read the full article from our Peoria civil defense litigators explaining motions for summary judgment.