§ 745 ILCS 10/1-101 This Act shall be known and may be cited as the “Local Governmental …
§ 745 ILCS 10/1-101.1 (a) The purpose of this Act is to protect local public entities and …
§ 745 ILCS 10/1-102 If any provision or clause of this Act or the application thereof to …
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes > 745 ILCS 10 > Article I > Part 1 - Short Title, Construction And Application Of The Act

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.