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Updated almost 6 years ago,
Sue For Specific Performance
So I've been reading a lot of "Call a lawyer!" responses lately as a solution to any dispute. Just want to throw this out there to maybe put things into perspective for folks:
http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/Opinions/AppellateCourt/2019/1stDistrict/1170955.pdf
Here is a case of 13 years of litigation on a specific performance case (among other issues), appealed, and remanded. So its still not over. This is a multi-million dollar deal, so paying 13 years (easy 6 figures) of litigation costs is likely worth it to the litigants, especially considering the appreciation of the property value over that time. But I present this as more of a get-real talk to those who think its even worth picking up the phone over a $500 dispute.
On the topic, does anyone have any good stories of spending more on your attorney than you (or someone you know) won via a judgement?