§ 26-1 Appeals.) Appeals may be taken as in other civil cases
§ 26-2 Effect of appeal from order.) An appeal from an order (a) appointing …
§ 26-3 Effect of post-judgment motions

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes > 755 ILCS 5 > Article XXVI - Appeals And Post-Judgment Motions

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • 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.
  • 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