PART F. TRIALS
Illinois Supreme Court Rules — Civil Procedure – 2026
Rule 224
Discovery Before Suit to Identify Responsible Persons and Entities
Rule 231
Motions for Continuance
Rule 232
Trial of Equitable and Legal Matters
Rule 233
Parties’ Order of Proceeding
Rule 234
Voir Dire Examination of Jurors and Cautionary Instructions
Rule 235
Opening Statements
Rule 236
Admission of Business Records in Evidence
Rule 237
Compelling Appearances of Witnesses at Trial
Rule 238
Impeachment of Witnesses; Hostile Witnesses
Rule 239
Instructions
Rule 240
Directed Verdicts
Rule 241
Use of Remote Hearings in Civil Trials and Evidentiary Hearings
Rule 242
Use of Remote Jury Selection in Civil Cases.