Illinois Compiled Statutes 735 ILCS 5/9-310 – Judgment in favor of defendant – Counterclaim
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 735 ILCS 5/9-310
- 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.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
If the judgment is in favor of the defendant, the defendant shall recover costs and judgment shall be entered for the return to the defendant of the property distrained, unless the same has been replevied or released from such distress. If a counterclaim is interposed, and it is determined by the court that a balance is due from the plaintiff to the defendant, judgment shall be entered in favor of the defendant.