Any company violating either of the provisions of Section 11 shall be liable in damages therefor to the person aggrieved, and shall, for each offense, forfeit $200, to be recovered in a civil action, in the name of the People of the State of Illinois, or by any person who may sue for the same. Such company shall also be subject to proceedings in quo warranto, for violation of either of the provisions, and if adjudged guilty, the court may enter judgment of ouster from its franchises, unless the company shall cease and discontinue such violation as and when determined by the court.
     Any director or directors, officer or officers, or agent or agents, of such company who shall willfully and knowingly violate, or be concerned in the willful violation of either of the provisions of Section 11, shall for each offense, forfeit $1,000, to be recovered in a civil action, in the name of the People of the State of Illinois.
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 805 ILCS 30/12

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • 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
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