Illinois Compiled Statutes 735 ILCS 5/14-103 – Defendant to plead
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 735 ILCS 5/14-103
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Counterclaim: A claim that a defendant makes against a plaintiff.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Germane: On the subject of the pending bill or other business; a strict standard of relevance.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
Every defendant who is served with summons shall answer or otherwise plead on or before the return day of the summons, unless the time for doing so is extended by the court. If the defendant defaults, judgment by default may be entered by the court. No matters not germane to the distinctive purpose of the proceeding shall be introduced by joinder, counterclaim or otherwise.