Adam A. asked

⚖️  Law

In a small claims bench trial in Illinois, where my husband and I are plaintiffs alleging that a salesperson did not disclose the true return policy to make a sale, can we tell the judge what a second salesperson said about the return policy, and is that considered hearsay? Should we subpoena the second salesperson to appear in court, and does the first salesperson, who is named in the complaint, have to be present in court?

June 5th, 2024

Carl J. answered

In small claims court, the rules regarding hearsay can be more relaxed, but if the judge enforces th...

June 5th, 2024

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