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Pro se complaint and summons - Chicago Form link
A form to start a lawsuit for $3,000 or less in pro se court (no lawyers). Only for use in Cook County.
Can I use this form?
Use this form to file a lawsuit for $3,000 or less in Pro Se Court in Chicago. "Pro Se" means you do not have a lawyer and will be representing yourself.
What do I need first?
To complete this form, you will need:
- The address and phone number of the person you are suing (the defendant),
- The date when the defendant injured or wronged you (the date the claim arose), and
- A short description of the events that led to this claim.
Last revised by staff
May 24, 2020
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