McGivern v. Hadley Case Documents

Repository of public court documents from Cook County cases 20251707919 and 2025CH05527

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Effective Date: September 20, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this website (mcgivernhadleycases.com or any associated domains), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site. The materials contained in this website are protected by applicable copyright, trademark law, and constitutional protections including the First Amendment.

2. Purpose and Scope

This website serves as a repository and organizational tool for public court documents related to Cook County Circuit Court Cases No. 20251707919 (McGivern v. Hadley) and 2025CH05527 (Hadley v. McGivern). The website is maintained by Brandon McGivern, a party to the litigation, solely for the lawful purposes of:

  • Preserving public court records
  • Organizing case documents for reference
  • Exercising First Amendment rights to discuss matters of public concern
  • Facilitating transparency in judicial proceedings
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Court Documents

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11. Modifications to Terms

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14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be replaced with a valid provision that comes closest to the intent of the original.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with the Legal Notices and Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Brandon McGivern regarding use of this website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

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Any attempt to bring legal action against this website or its owner for the publication of public court records may be subject to:

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21. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms of Use. The website owner may assign these terms to any successor or affiliated entity.

22. Survival

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Last Updated: September 20, 2025