Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes > 505 ILCS 106 - Illinois Rivers-Friendly Farmer Program 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.
• Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
• Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
• Testify: Answer questions in court.
• Trust account: A general term that covers all types of accounts in a trust department, such as estates, guardianships, and agencies. ^{Source: OCC}