Illinois § 12-115
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 12-115, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-115.
Notice of sale of real estate. Except as to any sale had by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered in accordance with Article XV, no real estate shall be sold by virtue of any judgment, except at public sale, between the hours of 9 in the morning and the setting of the sun of the same day, nor unless the time (specifying the particular hour of day at which the sale shall commence) and the place of holding such sale shall have been previously advertised 3 successive weeks, once in each week, in a newspaper published in the county where the sale is made (if there is any newspaper published in such county), and by placing written or printed notices thereof in at least 3 of the most public places in the county where the real estate is situated, specifying the name of the judgment creditor and judgment debtor in the judgment in all of which notices the real estate to be sold shall be described with reasonable certainty, and if there is more than one newspaper published in such county, the judgment creditor or his or her attorney may designate the newspaper in which such notice shall be published. (Source: P.A. 84-1462.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 12-115
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 12-115 cover?
Section 12-115 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 § 12-115?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 12-115 apply to my situation?
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