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ATJ 2303.4 (07/25)

Appellee's Brief

Illinois · Illinois Supreme Court · Effective July 1, 2025

This form is a document used to write an Appellee's Brief, which is a written legal argument submitted to the Appellate Court. It asks the court to review the case and argue why the original decision should stand.

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Where this fits in a case

Appeal

Stage: Appeal

This form is used when a party is defending a case that has been appealed to the Appellate Court.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is for creating an Appellee's Brief, which is a written argument for the Appellate Court. It helps organize the case's arguments and supporting laws.
Do I need to write the argument section first?
The instructions suggest that you may need to write the Argument section of the Appellee’s Brief first so you know the correct page numbers for the Table of Contents.
What happens if I don't want an oral argument?
On the form, there is a spot to check if you want oral argument or if you do not want oral argument.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2025.

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