Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 65 ILCS 5/9-2-28

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
     If any defendant or party interested demands, and if the court deems it proper, separate juries may be impaneled, either as to the benefits assessed, or as to the compensation or damages to be paid to any one or more of the defendants or parties in interest.