Illinois § 12-120
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 12-120, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-120.
Deposit of money - Receipt of other document. With respect to any sale made in open court, wherever provisions are made in Part 1 of Article XII of this Act for any payment of money to or deposit of any receipt or other document with the officer who made the sale or who sold the real estate, such payment shall be made to or deposit made with the sheriff of the county in which the sale is held. (Source: P.A. 83-707.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 12-120
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 12-120 cover?
Section 12-120 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 § 12-120?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 12-120" (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 § 12-120 apply to my situation?
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