Illinois Compiled Statutes 735 ILCS 5/1-106 – Act to be liberally construed
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 735 ILCS 5/1-106
- 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.
This Act shall be liberally construed, to the end that controversies may be speedily and finally determined according to the substantive rights of the parties. The rule that statutes in derogation of the common law must be strictly construed does not apply to this Act or to the rules made in relation thereto.