If it shall appear that the plaintiff is entitled to the possession of only a part of the premises claimed, the judgment shall be entered for that part only and for costs, and for the residue defendant shall be dismissed.
9-112.Judgment for part of premises.
Article IX. Eviction · Part 1. In General · Not amended since adoption on record · Last verified July 20, 2026
In one sentenceSection 9-112 lets the court award possession of only the portion of the premises the plaintiff proves entitlement to, dismissing the case as to the rest.
Full Text of 735 ILCS 5/9-112
Plain-English Summary
An eviction complaint can describe premises broadly, but the proof at trial might support possession of only part. Judgment follows the proof, not the scope of the complaint.
The defendant is dismissed as to whatever part the plaintiff didn't prove entitlement to, so a partial win for the plaintiff is also a partial win for the defendant on the rest of the property.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if a landlord sues to evict from an entire property but only proves entitlement to part of it?
The court enters judgment for possession of that part only, along with costs, and dismisses the case as to the rest.
Does the defendant get anything if the plaintiff only wins part of the case?
Yes, the defendant is dismissed as to whatever portion the plaintiff didn't establish entitlement to.
Does the plaintiff still get costs even in a partial win?
Yes, the judgment includes costs along with possession of the part proven.
Is this section about splitting rent, or splitting possession?
Possession -- it addresses which portion of the premises the plaintiff is entitled to, not how any rent claim gets divided.
How does this section relate to a full win under Section 9-110?
Section 9-110 addresses judgment for the whole premises claimed; this section is the counterpart for when the proof supports only part of it.
Amendment History
(Source: P.A. 82-280.)
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Illinois Compiled Statutes, Illinois General Assembly / Legislative Reference Bureau. Last verified July 20, 2026.
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