§ 745 ILCS 65/1 This Act shall be known and may be cited as the “Recreational Use of Land and Water Areas Act”
§ 745 ILCS 65/2 As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise …
§ 745 ILCS 65/3 Except as specifically recognized by or provided in Section 6 of this …
§ 745 ILCS 65/4 Except as specifically recognized by or provided in Section 6 of this …
§ 745 ILCS 65/5 Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the provisions of Sections 3 and …
§ 745 ILCS 65/6 Nothing in this Act limits in any way any liability which otherwise …
§ 745 ILCS 65/7 Nothing in this Act shall be construed …

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes > 745 ILCS 65 - Recreational Use of Land and Water Areas Act

  • 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.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.