The court may grant a new trial before or after final judgment, as in other civil cases.
6-132.New trial as in other civil cases.
Article VI. Ejectment · Not amended since adoption on record · Last verified July 20, 2026
In one sentenceAuthorizes the court to grant a new trial in an ejectment action, either before or after final judgment, using the same standards used to grant a new trial in other civil cases.
Full Text of 735 ILCS 5/6-132
Plain-English Summary
This section keeps ejectment aligned with ordinary civil practice on the question of new trials, echoing the general approach 6-108 takes toward pleading and practice. The court may grant a new trial before or after final judgment, as in other civil cases, rather than following a distinct ejectment-specific standard.
By not adding any ejectment-specific conditions or restrictions, the section leaves the availability of a new trial to the same rules and discretion that govern new-trial motions generally, whether the request comes before judgment is entered or after.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does ejectment use special standards for granting a new trial?
No. The court may grant a new trial as in other civil cases.
Can a new trial be granted after final judgment in ejectment?
Yes. The section allows a new trial either before or after final judgment.
Does this section list specific grounds for granting a new trial in ejectment?
No. It relies on the same grounds and standards used for new trials in other civil cases.
How does this section relate to the general civil practice rules applied by 6-108?
It extends that same alignment with ordinary civil practice specifically to the availability of a new trial.
Does this section affect the conclusiveness of an ejectment judgment described in 6-131?
The two sections address different stages: this section concerns whether a new trial may be granted, while 6-131 addresses the binding effect of a judgment once it stands.
Amendment History
(Source: P.A. 82-280.)
Source & verification. Section text and amendment history are
reproduced verbatim from the Illinois Compiled Statutes, published by the
Illinois Compiled Statutes, Illinois General Assembly / Legislative Reference Bureau. Last verified July 20, 2026.
· Official source
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