§ 770 ILCS 85/0.01 Short title
§ 770 ILCS 85/1 When the business of any person, corporation, company or firm shall …
§ 770 ILCS 85/2 Any laborer, employee or trustee desiring to enforce his or her claim …
§ 770 ILCS 85/3 No claims made under this act shall be paid until after the …

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes > 770 ILCS 85 - Preference of Claims for Wages Act

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Bankruptcy: Refers to statutes and judicial proceedings involving persons or businesses that cannot pay their debts and seek the assistance of the court in getting a fresh start. Under the protection of the bankruptcy court, debtors may discharge their debts, perhaps by paying a portion of each debt. Bankruptcy judges preside over these proceedings.
  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.