The notice of rejection of the award shall be in substantially the same form as the template
provided in the Article I Forms Appendix.
Rule 95.Form of Notice of Rejection of Award
Article I. General Rules · Last amended 2017 · Last verified July 20, 2026
In one sentenceRule 95 requires the notice rejecting an arbitration award to follow the standard template in the Article I Forms Appendix.
Full Text of Ill. S. Ct. R. 95
Plain-English Summary
Like Rule 94, this rule is about paperwork consistency. When a party rejects an arbitration award and demands a trial, the written notice of rejection needs to match the official template in the Article I Forms Appendix, so every circuit's filings look and read the same way.
The form ties back to the deadline and fee set out in Rule 93: it's the document a party files, along with proof of service on everyone else in the case, to move the dispute out of arbitration and onto the trial calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find the form for rejecting an arbitration award?
In the Article I Forms Appendix, as required by Rule 95.
Does the notice of rejection need to explain why I'm rejecting the award?
The rule only requires the notice to follow the standard form; it doesn't require a stated reason for the rejection.
Is there a deadline tied to this notice?
Yes, the notice must be filed within the 30-day rejection window set out in Rule 93.
Who has to be served with the notice of rejection?
A certificate of service on all other parties must accompany the filed notice, as described in Rule 93.
Can I write my own version of the rejection notice instead of using the template?
The rule calls for a notice in substantially the same form as the official template, so it should track that form closely.
Amendment History
Adopted May 20, 1987, effective June 1, 1987; amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017.
Source & verification. Rule text, official Committee Comments, and
amendment history are reproduced verbatim from the Illinois Supreme Court Rules,
promulgated by the Supreme Court of Illinois. Last verified July 20, 2026.
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