While there are nuances and some exceptions to it, the general rule is that only “final” orders are appealable. If a trial court’s order is final, the losing party can appeal it. If the order isn’t final – meaning, the case is still going on – the losing party can’t appeal it. Whether an order is final …
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Agreed Settlement Order Not a Final Order Under Res Judicata Test – IL 1st Dist.
The Illinois First District recently provided a good synopsis of res judicata in Mass Realty, LLC v. Five Mile Capital, 2014 IL App (1st) 133871-U, a November 2014 unpublished opinion. The case involves two lawsuits – a 2010 mortgage foreclosure case (the “2010 Case”) and a 2013 breach of contract and unjust enrichment case (the …
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