§ 0.01 Short title
§ 1 Declaration of public policy. The availability of scientific …
§ 2 Limitation of liability
§ 3 Imposition of liability

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes > 745 ILCS 40 - Blood and Organ Transaction Liability Act

  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Subpoena duces tecum: A command to a witness to produce documents.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.