Chicago Illinois Sample Letter to Clerk regarding filing of Crossclaim and Affirmative Defenses

• Category: Letters - Legal - Crossclaims
• State: Multi-State
• City: Chicago
• Control #: US-0289LTR
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form. [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Receiver's Name] Clerk of Court [Chicago County] Circuit Court [Address] [City, State, ZIP] Re: [Case Number] Dear Clerk of Court, I am writing to formally file a Cross claim and Affirmative Defenses in the above-mentioned case. I am a defendant in this matter and I believe it is necessary to assert my rights and counter the claims made against me by the plaintiff. Please find enclosed the necessary documents and the filing fee as required by the court. [If there are different types of Chicago Illinois Sample Letter to Clerk regarding filing of Cross claim and Affirmative Defenses, name them, e.g., if through online submission: 1. Online Submission: I hereby request to submit the Cross claim and Affirmative Defenses electronically through the court's online filing system. Enclosed in this letter is a signed copy of the document in PDF format, along with any supporting evidence or exhibits that supplement my claims.] [If there are different types of Chicago Illinois Sample Letter to Clerk regarding filing of Cross claim and Affirmative Defenses, name them, e.g., if through mail or in-person filing: 2. Mail/In-person Filing: I hereby request to file the Cross claim and Affirmative Defenses in person/by mail. Enclosed in this letter are three copies of the Cross claim and Affirmative Defenses, one for the court, one for the plaintiff's counsel, and one for my records. I have included any necessary exhibits or supporting evidence.] In my Cross claim, I seek to assert my defense against the plaintiff's claims and counter the allegations made by them. Additionally, the Affirmative Defenses provide further grounds for dismissal or reduction of liability based on legal principles and facts in my favor. For ease of reference, I have included a brief summary of the Cross claim and the asserted Affirmative Defenses below: 1. Cross claim: [Provide a detailed description of the claims being made against the plaintiff, including any counterclaims, third-party claims, or additional defendants being brought into the lawsuit. Specify the legal basis for these claims.] 2. Affirmative Defenses: [Outline the affirmative defenses being raised, such as contributory negligence, statute of limitations, failure to state a claim, or any other applicable defenses. Provide a factual and legal explanation for each defense.] I kindly request the court to officially accept and file this Cross claim and Affirmative Defenses, and provide a filed-stamped copy for my records. Additionally, I would appreciate any guidance or instructions on the next steps in the legal process. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Should you require any additional information or documentation, please do not hesitate to contact me at the provided contact details. Yours faithfully, [Your Name]

[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Receiver's Name] Clerk of Court [Chicago County] Circuit Court [Address] [City, State, ZIP] Re: [Case Number] Dear Clerk of Court, I am writing to formally file a Cross claim and Affirmative Defenses in the above-mentioned case. I am a defendant in this matter and I believe it is necessary to assert my rights and counter the claims made against me by the plaintiff. Please find enclosed the necessary documents and the filing fee as required by the court. [If there are different types of Chicago Illinois Sample Letter to Clerk regarding filing of Cross claim and Affirmative Defenses, name them, e.g., if through online submission: 1. Online Submission: I hereby request to submit the Cross claim and Affirmative Defenses electronically through the court's online filing system. Enclosed in this letter is a signed copy of the document in PDF format, along with any supporting evidence or exhibits that supplement my claims.] [If there are different types of Chicago Illinois Sample Letter to Clerk regarding filing of Cross claim and Affirmative Defenses, name them, e.g., if through mail or in-person filing: 2. Mail/In-person Filing: I hereby request to file the Cross claim and Affirmative Defenses in person/by mail. Enclosed in this letter are three copies of the Cross claim and Affirmative Defenses, one for the court, one for the plaintiff's counsel, and one for my records. I have included any necessary exhibits or supporting evidence.] In my Cross claim, I seek to assert my defense against the plaintiff's claims and counter the allegations made by them. Additionally, the Affirmative Defenses provide further grounds for dismissal or reduction of liability based on legal principles and facts in my favor. For ease of reference, I have included a brief summary of the Cross claim and the asserted Affirmative Defenses below: 1. Cross claim: [Provide a detailed description of the claims being made against the plaintiff, including any counterclaims, third-party claims, or additional defendants being brought into the lawsuit. Specify the legal basis for these claims.] 2. Affirmative Defenses: [Outline the affirmative defenses being raised, such as contributory negligence, statute of limitations, failure to state a claim, or any other applicable defenses. Provide a factual and legal explanation for each defense.] I kindly request the court to officially accept and file this Cross claim and Affirmative Defenses, and provide a filed-stamped copy for my records. Additionally, I would appreciate any guidance or instructions on the next steps in the legal process. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Should you require any additional information or documentation, please do not hesitate to contact me at the provided contact details. Yours faithfully, [Your Name]