§ 60 ILCS 1/95-5 Civil action
§ 60 ILCS 1/95-10 Suit in township name
§ 60 ILCS 1/95-15 Witnesses and jurors
§ 60 ILCS 1/95-20 Township common property
§ 60 ILCS 1/95-25 Costs
§ 60 ILCS 1/95-30 Tort immunity
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes > 60 ILCS 1 > Article 95 - Legal Proceedings In Favor Of And Against Townships

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • individual: shall include every infant member of the species homo sapiens who is born alive at any stage of development. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.36
  • Juror: A person who is on the jury.
  • 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
  • Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.