New Evidence Amendment Criteria

Summary

To amend a complaint in illinois, new evidence must be newly discovered, material, and not repetitive. Courts can impose sanctions for discovery non-compliance, including compelling responses or awarding attorney fees. If responses are evasive, a motion to compel can be filed.

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If the defendant fails to produce Interrogatories of Request for Production in a timely fashion, can sanctions be imposed?
Yes, in Illinois, if a defendant fails to respond to Interrogatories or Requests for Production in a timely manner, the court may impose sanctions. These could include:
- Compelling responses.
- Awarding attorney fees and costs.
- Dismissing claims or defenses.
- Other appropriate penalties.
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What if the defendant does provide, however, they state that they have no emails, texts, etc. Or, their answers are evasive and incomplete?
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In Illinois, if the defendant provides evasive or incomplete responses, you can file a motion to compel more complete answers. The court can order the defendant to provide more specific information or impose sanctions for non-compliance. Would you like to know more about filing a motion to compel?
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In Illinois, if you believe the defendant's responses are evasive or incomplete, you can file a motion to compel discovery. This motion requests the court to order the defendant to provide more complete answers. It's important to demonstrate how the responses are inadequate. Would you like more information on how to proceed with filing this motion?
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