Debate continues over controversial mechanics lien billBy Adam W. LaskerNovember 2012Lawpulse, Page 574An attempt to legislatively overturn a recent supreme court ruling is pitting developers against bankers over whose claims have priority in foreclosure sales.
Contractor Enhancement Claims in Mechanics Lien Cases: A Smaller Sliver of Pie?By Larry N. WoodardJanuary 2012Article, Page 46The Mechanics Lien Act gives contractors priority over mortgagees to the extent their work "enhanced" the property's value, giving them another chance to recover when mortgaged real estate sells. This article looks at the legal and practical difficulties in proving enhancement.
Copy of mechanics lien complaint needs to be timely deliveredDecember 2008Illinois Law Update, Page 612On October 9, 2008, the Illinois Appellate Court, First District, affirmed the judgment of the Circuit Court of Cook County dismissing Count I of the plaintiff's complaint.
Secondary subcontractor's mechanic's lien limited to amount owed to immediate subcontractorDecember 2005Illinois Law Update, Page 622On September 22, 2005, the Illinois Appellate Court, First District, affirmed the decision of the Circuit Court of Cook County granting defendant-owner and contractor's motion for partial summary judgment limiting the amount of the plaintiff's recovery on its mechanic's lien.
Illinois Mechanics Lien Questions and AnswersBy Samuel H. LevineMarch 2003Article, Page 137A quick Q&A guide to the Act and to mechanics liens generally, with links to online forms.
The Lawyer's JournalBy Bonnie McGrathJune 1999Column, Page 298Guilty but mentally ill'' passes constitutional muster
