
Special Interrogatories in Illinois State Court are Now Weighted in Favor of Plaintiffs
Guest Editor: Ashley Kaye
February 1, 2021 8:16pm
The use of special interrogatories is the practice of submitting to the jury specific written questions regarding the facts giving rise to their verdict. Special interrogatories entered into the American jurisprudence system through the common law, and its modern use and application is typically governed by statute. In Illinois, the special interrogatories statute is codified in 735 ILCS 5/2-1108. The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure also provide for the use of special…