Judgment for Defendant in Eviction Case
Illinois · Illinois Supreme Court · Effective August 1, 2026
This form is a court document used to record a judge's final decision in an eviction case. It records who was involved and what the judge decided regarding possession of the property or any money owed.
Where this fits in a case
JudgmentStage: Judgment
This form is used after a judge has made a final ruling in an eviction case. The judge signs and dates the form to officially record the outcome.
Prepared by the court or clerk.
Official instructions
How-to guides published by the court for this form.
Common questions
- Who fills out this form?
- The form is filled out by the judge, who will sign and date it. The text says not to complete the sections unless the judge tells you to.
- What does this form record?
- It records the case information, who was in court, and the judge's final decision, which can be denying the request for possession or awarding money to the defendants.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect August 1, 2026.
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