Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 225 ILCS 60/58

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
     Any person who shall wilfully swear or affirm falsely, or make or file any affidavit wilfully and corruptly, in filing or prosecuting their application for a license before the Department, or in submitting any complaint, evidence or testimony to the Department under the provisions of this Act, or under any rule or regulation of the Department, shall be sentenced therefor as the law shall prescribe at the time for perjury.