Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 735 ILCS 5/19-118

  • 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.
  • Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • 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
     If it appears by affidavit of the plaintiff, his or her attorney or agent, or by the return of the officer, that any defendant in such action is not a resident of this State, or has departed from this State, or on due inquiry cannot be found, or is concealed within this State, so that process cannot be served on him or her, notice may be given as provided by law in cases of attachment, and with like effect.