Blagojevich vs Madigan: Memorandum of Law in Support of defendant Michael J. Madigans motion to dismiss
Court document in support of the motion to dismiss a lawsuit by Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, Michael J. Madigan. The lawsuit, brought by Governor Blagojevich, sought a judicial determination that a house of the General Assembly violated the Constitution by assembling earlier than he specified for special sessions. The defendent contends that the Court should dismiss the Complaint for failing to include the Senate President, decline jurisdiction over this action, and dismiss the matter with prejudice on the merits.