Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Will Cnty. 9.04

As amended through September 23, 2024

Rule 9.04 - Return Date Procedures

A. Failure of Defendant to Appear

If the defendant fails to appear as required by a duly served summons, the Court may enter judgment for the plaintiff upon a verified complaint or proof of affidavit or sworn testimony upon an unverified complaint.

B. Written Appearance by Defendant

If the defendant appears on the return date, unless the Court in its discretion orders the filing of a written answer, the defendant's appearance shall stand as an answer denying the allegations of the complaint, and the case shall be tried as a contested matter.

C. Plaintiffs Failure to Appear

If the plaintiff fails to appear on the return date, the Court may dismiss the case for want of prosecution.

D. Continuances

Motions for continuances shall be governed by Supreme Court Rule 231.

Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Will Cnty. 9.04

Effective 11/30/2015; Revised 10/1/2023.