Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 70 ILCS 3455/65

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
     The validity of a district created, district plan established, or transaction charge imposed under this Act may not be contested in any action or proceeding unless the action or proceeding is commenced within 30 days after the formation ordinance is adopted or, with respect to modifications to a district plan, within 30 days after a district plan has been modified. If a party appeals a final judgment, the party filing the appeal shall request discretionary acceleration under Supreme Court Rule 311(b).