Illinois Compiled Statutes 760 ILCS 3/112 – Rules of construction
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 760 ILCS 3/112
- 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
- Wills: includes codicils. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.13
The rules of construction that apply in this State to the interpretation of wills and the disposition of property by will also apply as appropriate to the interpretation of the trust instrument and the disposition of the trust property. This Code shall be liberally construed and the rule that statutes in derogation of the common law shall be strictly construed does not apply.