West Bend Mut. Ins. Co. v. 3RC Mechanical and Contracting, Inc., 2014 IL App (1st) 123213, presents a recent and detailed illustration of the prevailing Section 2-1401 (735 ILCS 5/2-1401) standards to vacate judgments that are between 30 days and two years old. The plaintiff (as subrogee of its insured) filed suit against a mechanical contractor – an …
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Agent of Disclosed Principal in Contract Litigation (Is It A Corporate Or a Personal Obligation?)
Sometimes it’s difficult to determine who the contracting parties are. A common example is where the contract text names the parties are two corporations but it’s signed by an individual. Or, the contract signer clearly notes his corporate affiliation (by stating his job title) next to his signature, but the body of the contract states that …