Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 30 ILCS 545/3

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • 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
     Any person or persons, commissioner or commissioners, or other officer or officers, as aforesaid, may be prosecuted in any circuit court of this state, on complaint of 2 or more reputable citizens being filed in the office of the clerk of said court; such complaint to be verified by affidavits.