Illinois Compiled Statutes > 35 ILCS 525 > Article 99 – Severability; Effective Date
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| § 35 ILCS 525/99-95 | No acceleration or delay |
| § 35 ILCS 525/99-97 | Severability |
| § 35 ILCS 525/99-99 | Effective date |
Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes > 35 ILCS 525 > Article 99 - Severability; Effective Date
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
- 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.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- 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
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
- Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.