Judgment for Defendant in Eviction Case – Illinois Court

The Judgment for Defendant in Eviction Case form is approved by the Illinois Supreme Court and is mandatory for use in all Illinois Circuit Courts. It is used to document the court’s judgment in favor of the defendants in an eviction case, denying the plaintiff’s request for possession and potentially awarding a money judgment against the plaintiff. This comprehensive form ensures that all necessary details are documented for the judgment in favor of defendants in an eviction case, providing clarity and legal documentation for the involved parties.

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for completing the “Judgment for Defendant in Eviction Case” form, approved by the Illinois Supreme Court.

Header Information

• State of Illinois, Circuit Court, County: Enter the name of the county where the case is being filed.

• Case Number: Write the unique case number as listed on the Eviction Complaint.

Parties Involved

• Plaintiff: Enter the full names of the plaintiff(s) (e.g., the landlord or owner) as they appear on the Eviction Complaint.

• Defendants: Enter the full names of the defendant(s) (e.g., tenants or occupants) as they appear on the Eviction Complaint.

• Unknown Occupants: Check this box if it was checked on the Eviction Complaint to include any unknown occupants.

Court Details

• Case Status: Check the appropriate box to indicate the type of proceeding the case was in court for:

  • Trial

  • Hearing on Motion

  • Status

  • Other (specify if applicable)

• Participants: Check the boxes for all individuals present in court:

  • Plaintiff

  • Plaintiff’s lawyer

  • Defendants

  • Defendants’ lawyer

  • Other (specify if applicable)

Judgment Information

• Judgment for Possession

  • Check this box if the court enters judgment for possession in favor of the defendants (denying the plaintiff’s request for possession and preventing eviction).

  • Provide the reason for this judgment in the space provided.

• Money Judgment

  • Check this box if a money judgment is entered against the plaintiff in favor of the defendants.

  • Enter the amounts awarded for the following (check all that apply):

    • Court costs

    • Lawyer’s fees

    • Winning counterclaims

  • Calculate and enter the total judgment amount.

Sealing the Case

• Sealing Order: Check this box if the Circuit Clerk is to seal the eviction case. Provide the reason for sealing the case in the space provided.

Judge’s Entry

• Signature and Date: This section is for the judge to sign and date the form, finalizing the judgment. Do not fill out this section yourself.

Instructions for Completion

• Ensure that all relevant sections are filled out accurately and completely.

• Only complete sections that you are instructed to fill by the judge.

• Double-check the entered names, amounts, and reasons to ensure they match the Eviction Complaint and court proceedings.

By following these instructions, you can accurately and efficiently complete the “Judgment for Defendant in Eviction Case” form, ensuring all necessary information is properly documented.