§ 755 ILCS 5/27-1 Fees of representative
§ 755 ILCS 5/27-2 Attorney’s fees.) (a) The attorney for a …
§ 755 ILCS 5/27-3 Duties of a guardian ad litem.) A guardian ad litem appointed under …
§ 755 ILCS 5/27-4 Compensation of a guardian ad litem or special administrator.) A …
§ 755 ILCS 5/27-5 Selection of guardian ad litem or special administrator.) The person …
§ 755 ILCS 5/27-6 Actions which survive
§ 755 ILCS 5/27-7 Joint tax returns.) Unless otherwise directed by the decedent in his …
§ 755 ILCS 5/27-8 Publication of notice in county in which no newspaper is published.) …
§ 755 ILCS 5/27-9 Publication of notice by clerk.) When the clerk of the court is …
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes > 755 ILCS 5 > Article XXVII - Miscellaneous

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • 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.
  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • 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.
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • 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
  • 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.
  • United States: may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14