Illinois § 5
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5.
Necessary Parties. A hospital or health care provider, or an employee of a hospital or health care provider, or a supplier, reasonably alleged to be a joint tortfeasor in a cause of action subject to a health care arbitration agreement shall be a necessary party to arbitration binding any of his joint tortfeasors. On application of any party to the arbitration proceeding, the circuit court may stay an arbitration proceeding commenced or threatened on the grounds that a necessary party is not a signatory or party to the agreement. That issue shall be forthwith and summarily tried and a stay ordered if found for the moving party. If found for the opposing party, the court shall order the parties to proceed to arbitration. (Source: P.A. 80-1012.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5 cover?
Section 5 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 5?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5" (Illinois). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 5 apply to my situation?
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