I live in Chicago..
2006-09-10 15:09:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
police station and the court house
2006-09-10 15:17:03 · answer #1 · answered by mike L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Going to a court to get a court order is like going to a restraunt to get a bill. In both situations, you have to ask for something first.
If you are asking the court to issue an injuction, which is a court order mandating that someone do something or not do something, then you must have some complaint that serves as the basis for the suit.
The complaint could be based on a contract, or damages that you are suffering from someon ongoing action, because of something the other person is doing that you want stopped. You file the complaint, specifying the cause of actions -- what the legal theory for your claim is -- and then you ask for the specific remedy, whether a mandatory injunction or prohibitory injunction or restraining order or specific performance or whatever.
In almost all cases, you should consult with an attorney who can explain to you what your legal options are, and who knows the proper procedures for filing the complaint, as well as the proper way to structure the pleadings and the requested remedy.
2006-09-11 01:04:09 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My goodness, it depends upon the type of court order. Without that information, no answer is going to make sense.
There are different types of them. There are temporary emergency orders, and long-term permanent.
It is theoretically possible to type up a court order and take it to the Orders judge for the day. Most courts have a judge assigned each day to deal with such orders, and this is posted somewhere in the courthouse.
The problem is individuals usually don't know how to write an order. So, it is necessary to get an attorney to do it for you.
Also, some types of orders can only be granted after a full hearing.
So, you need to try again, and this time give some details.
2006-09-10 22:14:49 · answer #3 · answered by retiredslashescaped1 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hopefully someone with a greater knowledge of the laws in Chicago will answer you. Where I come from the process itself is basicly the same, but it greatly depends on what you need a court order for.
2006-09-10 22:25:43 · answer #4 · answered by missouriaunt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only a court of law can issue an order for specific performance (as opposed to a court of equity or special civil claims).
You will probably need an attorney to represent you at the hearing, or at least get one to help you prepare if you plan on representing yourself. It is imperative that you have adequately prepared to present your case to a judge, meaning you have done all the necessary research, performed all diligence, etc. You will only get one shot at it, so make it count.
Best of luck to you!
2006-09-10 22:19:37 · answer #5 · answered by Dewhitewolf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On what grounds? You must file first your complaint and that's the time you can get your court order.
2006-09-10 22:23:36 · answer #6 · answered by japsie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Going to the magistrate
2006-09-13 23:56:45 · answer #7 · answered by Nominal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋