Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Dupage Cnty. 15.22.06

As amended through September 23, 2024
Rule 15.22.06 - ABSENCE OF PARTY AT HEARING

Failure to be Present at Hearing. The arbitration hearing shall proceed in the absence of any party who, after due notice, fails to be present. The panel shall require the other party or parties to submit such evidence as the panel may require for the making of an award. The failure of a party to be present, either in person or by counsel, at an arbitration hearing shall constitute a consent to the entry by the Court of a judgment on the award. In the event the party who fails to be present thereafter moves or files a petition to the Court to vacate the judgment as provided therefore under the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure for the vacation of judgments by default, Sections 2-1301 and 2-1401, the Court, in its discretion, in addition to vacating the judgment, may order the matter for rehearing in arbitration, and may also impose the sanction of costs and fees as a condition for granting such relief.

Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Dupage Cnty. 15.22.06