When the jury is selected, the court shall cause the following oath to be administered to the jury:
     You and each of you do solemnly swear that you will well and truly ascertain and report just compensation to the owner (and each owner) of the property which it is sought to take or damage in this case, and to each person therein interested, according to the facts in the case, as the same may appear by the evidence, and that you will truly report such compensation so ascertained: so help you God.

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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 735 ILCS 30/10-5-40

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.