Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 220 ILCS 65/1

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Heretofore: means any time previous to the day on which the statute takes effect; and the word "hereafter" at any time after such day. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.17
  • Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
     That each corporation heretofore or hereafter having power under its charter, or under any special or general law of the State of Illinois to construct or operate telephone lines or exchanges in or through Illinois, shall possess the powers and privileges and be subject to the duties, restrictions and liabilities prescribed in this act.