· 3/6/1985
Bartholomew v. Crockett
Citations
- 475 N.E.2d 1035
- 131 Ill. App. 3d 456
- 86 Ill. Dec. 656
- 1985 Ill. App. LEXIS 1680
How courts have described this case
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- “Since damage is an element of a professional malpractice claim that is not presumed, [the plaintiff bears the burden of] establishing that ‘but for’ the attorneys’ negligence, the client would have successfully defended or prosecuted the underlying suit.”
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Judges: White
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