Kirk Jenkins

Kirk Jenkins

Sedgwick LLP


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Enforcing Contractual Time Bars on Architect Liability

In Gillespie Community Unit School District No. 7 v. Wight & Co., the fourth and final new civil case added to its docket at the close of the January term, the Illinois Supreme Court will address an important issue for...more

2/11/2013 - Architects Contractors School Districts Statute of Limitations

Tort Claims for Interfering With Expected Inheritance Generally Not Barred After The Estate Closes

Friday morning, a unanimous Illinois Supreme Court held that in most cases, a tort claim for intentional interference with testamentary expectancy is not subject to the six-month statute of limitations on will contests....more

1/28/2013 - Intentional Torts Statute of Limitations Testamentary Expectancy Wills

Illinois Supreme Court Announces Two Civil Opinions to Be Filed Friday

This afternoon, the Illinois Supreme Court announced that it will file two new civil opinions on Friday morning: Poris v. Lake Holiday Property Owners Association, No. 113907 – (1) May a property association authorize...more

1/23/2013 - Homeowners' Association Interference Claims Statute of Limitations Testamentary Expectancy Wills

Res Judicata Part II: Always Read What the Order Says (and Doesn't Say)

In its second opinion of the day on the doctrine of res judicata, a unanimous Illinois Supreme Court has affirmed the First District, Fifth Division’s decision in Hernandez v. Pritikin. A detailed discussion of the underlying...more

12/15/2012 - Appeals Attorney Malpractice Res Judicata Statute of Limitations

Argument Report: Suit for Tortious Interference Barred After It's Tossed From Probate Court?

Our reports on the civil oral arguments of the Illinois Supreme Court's November term continue with Bjork v. O'Meara... Before his death, decedent begins taking steps to transfer a bank account to the plaintiff. He dies...more

11/28/2012 - Statute of Limitations Tortious Interference

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