Illinois Compiled Statutes 65 ILCS 5/9-2-25 – Where the residence of any defendant named in the commissioners’ …
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 65 ILCS 5/9-2-25
- 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.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- 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
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
Where the residence of any defendant named in the commissioners’ report is shown thereby to be outside of the State of Illinois, and the residence is stated therein, a copy of the specified notice shall be sent by mail to that party, at the address so given, at least 15 days prior to the return day of the summons. If the residence of any defendant is found to be unknown, as shown by the report and affidavit, a similar notice shall be sent to the person last paying taxes upon the premises, if his residence is stated in the report. Such service, publication, and notices shall be sufficient to give the court jurisdiction of all the parties whose land is to be taken or damaged, so as to determine all questions relating to the proceeding, and affecting the land described in the report.