- PROGRAMSCloseBack
- PUBLICATIONSCloseBack
- SUBSCRIPTIONS
- RESOURCE HUB
- ABOUT USCloseBack
- PROGRAMSCloseBack
- PUBLICATIONSCloseBack
- SUBSCRIPTIONS
- RESOURCE HUB
- ABOUT USCloseBack
Choose whether or not to include highlighting and notes in the print view. Depending on your browser, you may have to change print options to include background colors.
- You must be a paid subscriber to access the downloads
-
List of Forms by Chapter - Chapter 1 — Action for Debt
- I. [1.1] Cause of Action
- II. [1.2] What Law Controls
- III. [1.3] Elements
- IV. [1.4] Relevant Standard Jury Instructions
- V. [1.5] Statute of Limitations
- VI. [1.6] Parties
- VII. [1.7] Special Considerations
- VIII. [1.8] Remedies — Special Issues
- IX. [1.9] Checklist for Complaint
- X. [1.10] Affirmative Defenses Specific to Cause of Action
- XI. [1.11] Related Actions
- XII. [1.12] Sample Form
- Chapter 2 — Action To Foreclose a Lien
- I. [2.1] Cause of Action
- II. [2.2] What Law Controls
- III. [2.3] Elements
- IV. [2.4] Relevant Standard Jury Instructions
- V. [2.5] Statute of Limitations
- VI. [2.6] Parties
- VII. [2.7] Special Considerations
- VIII. [2.8] Remedies — Special Issues
- IX. [2.9] Checklist for Complaint
- X. [2.10] Affirmative Defenses Specific to Cause of Action
- XI. [2.11] Related Actions
-
XII. Sample Forms - [2.12] Memorandum of Judgment
- [2.13] Motion To Sell Real Estate or Personal Property in Enforcement of Judgment
- [2.14] Lis Pendens Notice
- [2.15] Plaintiff’s Direction to Sheriff To Levy
- [2.16] Sheriff’s Certificate of Levy on Real Estate
- [2.17] Sheriff’s Certificate of Levy on Personal Property
- [2.18] Notice of Judicial Sale of Real Estate or Personal Property
- [2.19] Sheriff’s Report of Sale and Distribution
- [2.20] Certificate of Sale
- [2.21] Certificate of Redemption
- [2.22] Motion for Order Directing Distribution of Proceeds of Sale of Real Estate or Personal Property
- [2.23] Order Confirming Sale
- [2.24] Sheriff’s Deed
- Chapter 3 — Action To Foreclose a Mortgage
- I. [3.1] Cause of Action
- II. [3.2] What Law Controls
- III. [3.3] Elements
- IV. [3.4] Relevant Standard Jury Instructions
- V. [3.5] Statute of Limitations
- VI. [3.6] Parties
- VII. [3.7] Special Considerations
- VIII. [3.8] Remedies — Special Issues
- IX. [3.9] Checklist for Complaint
- X. [3.10] Affirmative Defenses Specific to Cause of Action
- XI. [3.11] Related Actions
- XII. Sample Forms
- [3.12] Agreement for Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure
- [3.13] Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure (Quitclaim Deed)
- [3.14] Notice of Foreclosure (Lis Pendens Notice)
- [3.15] Complaint for Foreclosure
- [3.16] Motion for Leave To Intervene
- [3.17] Countercomplaint for Foreclosure
- [3.18] Motion To Place Mortgagee in Possession
- [3.19] Motion for Entry of Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale
- [3.20] Affidavit of Amounts Due and Owing
- [3.21] Loss Mitigation Affidavit
- [3.22] Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale
- [3.23] Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale on Counterclaim
- [3.24] Notice of Entry of Default Judgment
- [3.25] Foreclosure Sale Notice
- [3.26] Notice of Real Estate Auction
- [3.27] Notice to Parties of Sale
- [3.28] Report of Sale
- [3.29] Receipt of Sale
- [3.30] Certificate of Sale
- [3.31] Motion To Confirm Sale
- [3.32] Affidavit in Support of Motion To Confirm Sale
- [3.33] Order Confirming Sale
- [3.34] Judicial Deed
- [3.35] Sheriff’s Deed
- Chapter 4 — Action To Recover Property
- I. Cause of Action
- II. [4.3] What Law Controls
- III. Elements
- IV. [4.6] Relevant Standard Jury Instructions
- V. Statute of Limitations
- VI. Parties
- VII. [4.11] Special Considerations
- VIII. [4.12] Remedies — Special Issues
- IX. Checklist for Complaint
- X. Affirmative Defenses Specific to Cause of Action
- XI. [4.17] Related Actions
- XII. Sample Forms
- Chapter 5 — Breach of Contract: Rescission/Reformation
- I. Causes of Action
- II. What Law Controls
- III. Elements
- IV. [5.7] Relevant Standard Jury Instructions
- V. [5.8] Statute of Limitations
- VI. Parties
- VII. [5.11] Special Considerations
- VIII. [5.12] Remedies — Special Issues
- IX. [5.13] Checklist for Complaint
- X. Affirmative Defenses Specific to Causes of Action
- XI. [5.16] Related Actions
- XII. Sample Forms
- Chapter 6 — Specific Performance
- I. [6.1] Cause of Action
- II. [6.2] What Law Controls
- III. [6.3] Elements
- IV. [6.4] Relevant Standard Jury Instructions
- V. [6.5] Statute of Limitations
- VI. [6.6] Parties
- VII. [6.7] Special Considerations
- VIII. [6.8] Remedies — Special Issues
- IX. [6.9] Checklist for Complaint
- X. [6.10] Affirmative Defenses Specific to Cause of Action
- XI. [6.11] Related Actions
- XII. Sample Forms
- Chapter 7 — Breach of Warranty
- I. [7.1] Cause of Action
- II. [7.2] What Law Controls
- III. [7.3] Elements
- IV. [7.7] Relevant Standard Jury Instructions
- V. [7.8] Statute of Limitations
- VI. [7.9] Parties
- VII. [7.10] Special Considerations
- VIII. [7.11] Remedies — Special Issues
- IX. [7.12] Checklist for Complaint
- X. [7.13] Defenses Specific to Cause of Action
- XI. [7.14] Related Actions
- XII. [7.15] Sample Form
- Chapter 8 — Evictions
- I. [8.1] Cause of Action
- II. [8.2] What Law Controls
- III. [8.3] Elements
- IV. [8.4] Relevant Standard Jury Instructions
- V. [8.5] Statute of Limitations
- VI. [8.6] Parties
- VII. [8.7] Special Considerations
- VIII. [8.8] Remedies — Special Issues
- IX. [8.9] Checklist for Complaint
- X. [8.10] Affirmative Defenses Specific to Cause of Action
- XI. [8.11] Related Actions
- XII. [8.12] Sample Forms
- [8.13] Landlord’s Five-Day Notice for Rent
- [8.14] Notice To Cure Default
- [8.15] Notice To Quit
- [8.16] Notice To Terminate Year-to-Year Tenancy
- [8.17] Notice To Terminate Lease of Farmland
- [8.18] Notice To Terminate Tenancy for Less than One Year
- [8.19] 30-Day Notice To Cure Arrearage — Condominium Property or Contract Purchaser
- [8.20] Demand for Immediate Possession
- [8.21] Eviction Complaint
- [8.22] Affidavit — Supporting Documents Not Attached to Eviction Complaint
- [8.23] Eviction Complaint — Wrongfully Dispossessed Tenant
- [8.24] Eviction Order — Residential Property
- [8.25] Eviction and Judgment Order — Nonresidential Property
- [8.26] Affidavit for Service by Posting
- Chapter 9 — Lis Pendens
- I. [9.1] Cause of Action
- II. [9.2] What Law Controls
- III. [9.3] Elements
- IV. [9.4] Relevant Standard Jury Instructions
- V. [9.5] Statute of Limitations
- VI. [9.6] Parties
- VII. [9.7] Special Considerations
- VIII. [9.8] Remedies — Special Issues
- IX. [9.9] Checklist for a Lis Pendens Notice
- X. [9.10] Affirmative Defenses Specific to Cause of Action
- XI. [9.11] Related Actions
- XII. Sample Forms
- Chapter 10 — Partnership Dissolution
- I. [10.1] Cause of Action
- II. [10.2] What Law Controls
- III. [10.3] Elements
- IV. [10.4] Relevant Standard Jury Instructions
- V. [10.5] Statute of Limitations
- VI. [10.6] Parties
- VII. [10.7] Special Considerations
- VIII. [10.8] Remedies — Special Issues
- IX. [10.9] Checklist for Complaint
- X. [10.10] Affirmative Defenses Specific to Cause of Action
- XI. [10.11] Related Actions
- XII. [10.12] Sample Form — Complaint for Dissolution of Partnership
- Chapter 11 — Tortious Interference with Contract or Prospective Business Relations
- I. [11.1] Cause of Action
- II. [11.2] What Law Controls
- III. [11.3] Elements
- IV. [11.4] Relevant Standard Jury Instructions
- V. [11.5] Statute of Limitations
- VI. [11.6] Parties
- VII. [11.7] Damages
- VIII. [11.8] Noteworthy Additional Points
- IX. [11.9] Checklist for Complaint
- X. [11.10] Affirmative Defenses Specific to Cause of Action
- XI. Sample Forms
- Chapter 12 — Trademark Infringement/Dilution
- I. [12.1] Causes of Action Under Trademark Law: Infringement and Dilution
- II. [12.2] What Law Controls
- III. Elements of the Causes of Action
- [12.3] Trademark Infringement
- [12.4] Ownership of Prior, Protectable Trademark Rights
- [12.5] Distinctiveness
- [12.6] Commercial Use
- [12.7] Likelihood of Confusion
- [12.8] Strength of Plaintiff’s Mark
- [12.9] Similarity of the Marks
- [12.10] Similarity of Goods or Services
- [12.11] Channels of Trade
- [12.12] Degree of Purchaser Care
- [12.13] Defendant’s Intent
- [12.14] Actual Confusion
- [12.15] Dilution
- [12.16] Ownership of a Famous Trademark
- [12.17] Dilution
- IV. [12.18] Statute of Limitations
- V. [12.19] Parties
- VI. [12.20] Special Considerations — Jurisdiction and Venue
- VII. [12.21] Remedies
- VIII. [12.25] Defenses
- IX. Related Actions
- X. [12.37] Checklist for Complaint
- XI. [12.38] Sample Form
- Chapter 13 — Shareholder Derivative Suit
- I. [13.1] Cause of Action
- II. [13.2] What Law Controls
- III. [13.3] Elements
- IV. [13.8] Relevant Standard Jury Instructions
- V. [13.9] Statute of Limitations
- VI. [13.10] Parties
- VII. [13.11] Special Considerations
- VIII. [13.12] Remedies — Special Issues
- IX. [13.13] Books and Records Investigation
- X. [13.14] Checklist for Complaint
- XI. [13.15] Affirmative Defenses Specific to Cause of Action
- XII. [13.16] Sample Form — Complaint for Shareholder Derivative Claim
- Chapter 14 — Minority Shareholder Suits Under §12.56 of the Business Corporation Act
- I. [14.1] Cause of Action
- II. [14.2] What Law Controls
- III. [14.3] Elements
- IV. [14.4] Relevant Standard Jury Instructions
- V. [14.5] Statute of Limitations
- VI. [14.6] Parties
- VII. [14.7] Special Considerations
- VIII. [14.8] Remedies — Special Issues
- IX. [14.9] Checklist for Complaint
- X. [14.10] Affirmative Defenses Specific to Cause of Action
- XI. [14.11] Related Actions
- XII. [14.12] Sample Form
- Mary Brady
Mary Brady
Mary Brady is an attorney and Owner with Guthrie & Brady, in Roselle, where she concentrates her practice on real estate law, landlord tenants, estate planning, and probate. Brady is a member of the Northwest Suburban Bar Association and the Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association. She also served as staff attorney for the United States Court of Military Appeals and a captain for the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps. Brady earned her B.A. cum laude from Westminster College, her J.D. from Seattle University, and her Masters of Education from the University of Utah.
- Bradley L. Cohn
Bradley L. Cohn
Bradley L. Cohn is a Managing Partner at Pattishall, McAuliffe, Newbury, Hilliard & Geraldson LLP, in Chicago, where he concentrates his practice in the field of trademarks, copyrights, unfair competition, and advertising law. Before entering private practice, Mr. Cohn served as law clerk to the Honorable Anne C. Conway, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. He is a member of the International Trademark Association and the Chicago and American Bar Associations. Mr. Cohn received his B.A. from Duke University and his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School.
- William F. Cook VI
William F. Cook VI
William F. Cook VI is a Partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, in Chicago, where he focuses his practice on civil litigation. He is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, the Catholic Lawyers Guild of Chicago, and the Celtic Legal Society of Chicago. Cook received his B.A. cum laude from John Carroll University and his J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law.
- Richard P. Darke
Richard P. Darke
Richard P. Darke is a Partner at Duane Morris LLP, in Chicago, where hefocuses his practice on commercial litigation. Darke was named an Illinois Leading Lawyer from 2013 to 2019 and was a 2009 recipient of the Group Award For Excellence in Pro Bono Service from the Judges of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. He earned his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School.
- Israel M. Del Mundo
Israel M. Del Mundo
Israel M. Del Mundo is an associate with Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, in Chicago, where he focuses his practice on banking and finance. Del Mundo is a member of the Filipino American Lawyers Association of Chicago. He earned his B.A. from the University of Illinois at Chicago and his J.D. from DePaul University College of Law.
- Patrick C. Gallagher
Patrick C. Gallagher
Patrick C. Gallagher is a Founder and Principal of PC Gallagher Law P.A., in Wellington, Fla., where he focuses his practice on life sciences. Gallagher is on the Veterinary Products Task Force for the Food and Drug Law Institute and was a 2023 LMG Life Sciences Intellectual Property Star. He earned his B.S. from the University of Wisconsin, his Ph.D. from the University from the University of Kentucky, and his J.D. cum laude from DePaul University College of Law.
- Stephanie D. Jones
Stephanie D. Jones
Stephanie D. Jones is a Partner at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP, in Chicago, where she focuses her practice on commercial litigation. She is a member of the American Bar Association, the Seventh Circuit Bar Association, and the Chicago Bar Association. Jones received her B.A. cum laude from Williams College and her J.D. cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School.
- Scott C. Kuntz
Scott C. Kuntz
Scott C. Kuntz is an attorney and Owner of Kuntz & Kuntz, in Mount Prospect, where he focuses on real estate, evictions, contract enforcement, and estate planning. Kuntz is a member of the Northwest Suburban Bar Association and Illinois State Bar Association. He earned his B.S. with honors from Northern Illinois University and J.D. with honors from Chicago-Kent College of Law.
- Maura T. Levine-Patton
Maura T. Levine-Patton
Maura T. Levine-Patton is a Managing Associate with Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP, in Chicago, where she focuses on complex commercial litigation. Levine-Patton is a board member for the Jewish United Fund’s Young Lawyers Division. She earned her B.A. with honors from the University of Michigan and her J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School.
- Haley J. Mulherin
Haley J. Mulherin
Haley J. Mulherin is an associate with Scott & Kraus, LLC, in Chicago, where she focuses on corporate litigation. Mulherin is a member of the Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations and was a judicial intern for Justice Michael B. Hyman in the First Appellate District. She earned her B.B.A. in Marketing from Loyola University Chicago and her J.D. from DePaul University College of Law.
- Brian Nussbaum
Brian Nussbaum
Brian Nussbaum is an associate with Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, in Chicago, where he concentrates his practice on real estate law. Nussbaum is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association. He earned his B.S. from Illinois Wesleyan University and his J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
- Matthew J. O’Hara
Matthew J. O’Hara
Matthew J. O’Hara is a Partner with Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP, in Chicago, where he concentrates his practice in commercial litigation and lawyers’ professional liability. O’Hara was named a BTI Client Service All-Star MVP and was a recipient of the Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago’s “Bill of Rights in Action” Award and Sean M. Halpin Award. He earned his B.A. with honors from Northwestern University and his J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law.
- Kevin Sandberg
Kevin Sandberg
Kevin Sandberg is an associate with Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, in Chicago, where he focuses on civil litigation. He is a member of the Chicago Bar Association. Sandberg earned his B.A. from Northern Illinois University and his J.D. summa cum laude from the University of Illinois-Chicago School of Law.
- Mark J. Silberman
Mark J. Silberman
Mark J. Silberman is a Partner with Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP in Chicago, where he focuses his practice on healthcare, white-collar crime, and government investigations. He is Chambers ranked in Healthcare (2018 – present) and was awarded Crain’s Gen X Leader in Law (2021). He was also recognized as among the Legal 500 — White Collar (2026). Silberman received his BA cum laude from Brandeis University and his JD cum laude from the University of Illinois College of Law.
- Jason R. Sleezer
Jason R. Sleezer
Jason R. Sleezer is a Partner with Scott & Kraus, LLC, in Chicago, where he concentrates his practice in commercial litigation. He earned his B.A. from North Central College, where he was a Richter Fellow, and his J.D. from DePaul University College of Law, where he was a Sullivan Fellow.
- Christopher Tompkins
Christopher Tompkins
Christopher Tompkins is a Partner with Jenner & Block LLP, in Chicago, where he focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation. Tompkins has been recognized by Acritas Stars and named a Rising Star in business litigation by Illinois Super Lawyers. He is a member of the American and International Bar Associations. He received his B.A. cum laude from The Catholic University of America and his J.D. magna cum laude from Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
- Adam C. Toosley
Adam C. Toosley
Adam C. Toosley is a Partner at Thompson Coburn LLP in Chicago, where he focuses his practice on business litigation. He has been recognized as a Leading Lawyer and a Super Lawyer in both Illinois and Michigan. Mr. Toosley received his BA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and his JD from the University of Illinois College of Law.
- Kate Watson Moss
Kate Watson Moss
Kate Watson Moss is a Partner with Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP, in Chicago, where she focuses on complex commercial litigation, class action litigation, securities litigation, and corporate internal investigations. Moss was named in 2023 and 2024 as One to Watch in commercial litigation by The Best Lawyers in America. She earned her B.A. from Northwestern University and her J.D. summa cum laude from DePaul University College of Law.
Causes of Action: Contract and Business Disputes 2024 Edition
An IICLE® Online Library subscription is required to view this content. For more information or to subscribe, click here.
Free monthly e-updates in 15 practice areas