Illinois § 12-809
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 12-809, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-809.
Offsetting claims. The employer is entitled to assert against indebtedness due to the judgment debtor offsetting claims against either or both the judgment creditor and the judgment debtor, whether (1) due at the time of service of the summons or thereafter to become due and (2) liquidated or unliquidated, except demands for unliquidated claims for actions sounding in tort. The employer is liable for the balance of indebtedness due the judgment debtor after the offsetting claims are adjusted. The verdict or finding and judgment shall show the amount of offsetting claims or deductions allowed against each party. (Source: P.A. 82-280.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 12-809
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 12-809 cover?
Section 12-809 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 § 12-809?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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