Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 760 ILCS 3/106

  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • 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
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
     The common law of trusts and principles of equity supplement this Code, except to the extent modified by this Code or another statute of this State.