Illinois Compiled Statutes 735 ILCS 5/6-112 – Limited to matters which are germane
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 735 ILCS 5/6-112
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Counterclaim: A claim that a defendant makes against a plaintiff.
- Germane: On the subject of the pending bill or other business; a strict standard of relevance.
The complaint may contain several counts, and several parties may be named as plaintiffs, jointly in one count and separately in others. Except as provided in this Article, no matters not germane to the distinctive purpose of the action shall be introduced by joinder, counterclaim or otherwise.