Illinois § 2-603
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2-603, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-603.
Form of pleadings. (a) All pleadings shall contain a plain and concise statement of the pleader's cause of action, counterclaim, defense, or reply. (b) Each separate cause of action upon which a separate recovery might be had shall be stated in a separate count or counterclaim, as the case may be and each count, counterclaim, defense or reply, shall be separately pleaded, designated and numbered, and each shall be divided into paragraphs numbered consecutively, each paragraph containing, as nearly as may be, a separate allegation. (c) Pleadings shall be liberally construed with a view to doing substantial justice between the parties. (Source: P.A. 82-280.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 2-603
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2-603 cover?
Section 2-603 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 2-603?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 2-603 apply to my situation?
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