Rule 132 – Designation of Cases

May 11, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Illinois

Every complaint or other document initiating any civil action or proceeding shall contain in the caption the words “at law,” “in chancery,” “in probate,” “small claim,” or other designation conforming to the organization of the circuit court into divisions. Misdesignation shall not affect the jurisdiction of the court.

Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 132

Amended Jan. 4, 2013, eff. immediately.

Committee Comments

This is former Rule 9(1) without change of substance.