§ 220 ILCS 60/0.01 Short title
§ 220 ILCS 60/1 That it shall be lawful for any person or persons living on the line …
§ 220 ILCS 60/2 For the purpose of constructing and maintaining such lines of …
§ 220 ILCS 60/3 Any person who shall unlawfully and intentionally injure, molest, or …

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes > 220 ILCS 60 - Telephone Line Right of Way Act

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • County board: means the board of county commissioners in counties not under township organization, and the board of supervisors in counties under township organization, and the board of commissioners of Cook County. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.07
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
  • Petty offense: A federal misdemeanor punishable by six months or less in prison. Source: U.S. Courts
  • United States: may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14