Illinois Rules of Civil Procedure  The Illinois Rules of Civil
Procedure lays= down the rules that should be followed by
Illinois state courts.  The rules govern civil actions.  The
rules are promulgated for the smooth and efficient functioning
of state courts.  A civil action commences with the filing of a
complaint.  Party who commences the action is called the
plaintiff, and the opposite party is called the defendant.  Once
a complaint is filed, the court clerk will issue the required
summons to the defendant(s) upon plaintiff’s request.  The main
types of pleadings in Illinois courts are: Complaint, Answer to
Complaint, Counter claim and Reply to Answer.  After
commencement of the action, a party may demand for trial by
jury.  The party must make the demand not later than filing
his/her answer.  If not, it will be deemed that the party has
waived his/her right to jury trial.  A judgment is passed after
trial.  Illinois Code of Civil Procedure