Appendix F Check List: Defendants

• Library: Turner on Illinois Mechanics Liens (2016 Ed.)

APPENDIX F - CHECK LIST: DEFENDANTS

A. What a Defendant Does Not Have to Plead and Prove

1. That suit was not filed within two years after the last day of work.
2. Any of the matters the lien claimant must prove. See Check List for Proving A Mechanics Lien Claim.

B. What a Defendant Must Plead and Prove.

1. Defective or unworkmanlike work. See Chapter V, Part I. 2.
2. Defenses based on sworn statements. See Chapter V, Part I. 1.
3. Waivers of lien. See Chapter V, Part I. 3.
4. Fraudulent liens. See Chapter

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