Designation of Cases

Illinois Supreme Court Rules

Rule: 132

Jurisdiction: IL

Bluebook Citation: Ill. S. Ct. R. 132

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. Amended Jan. 4, 2013, eff. immediately. Committee Comments This is former Rule 9(1) without change of substance.

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