LexisNexis Practice Guide: Illinois Contract Litigation is a one volume annual that covers basic principles of contract litigation in Illinois, using a task-oriented structure and concise, straight-forward language to direct practitioners to the answers to their contract litigation questions. Includes checklists and sample forms.

Created under the guidance of Editorial Consultants Bradley C. Graveline and Kenneth E. Rechtoris from the Chicago office of the law firm Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, and Daniel G. Rosenberg from the James McHugh Construction Company, LexisNexis Practice Guide: Illinois Contract Litigation provides practical, step-by-step guidance on all phases of contract litigation in Illinois.

The task-based format guides you through all potential claims, defenses, and other issues that might arise in an action arising out of cases involving contract claims, including the potential causes of actions, remedies, and defenses for a contract claim. This guide simplifies the process of litigating a contract case by identifying the essential elements and setting them out in a comprehensive yet easy to understand way. Insights from Illinois experts are reflected throughout, with strategic points, warnings, traps, and other types of practice tips targeting issues of particular interest.

Each chapter contains: