Illinois § 13-107
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 13-107, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-107.
Seven years with possession and record title. Except as provided in Section 13-107.1, actions brought for the recovery of any lands, tenements or hereditaments of which any person may be possessed by actual residence thereon for 7 successive years, having a connected title, deductible of record, from this State or the United States, or from any public officer or other person authorized by the laws of this State to sell such land for the non-payment of taxes, or from any sheriff, marshal, or other person authorized to sell such land for the enforcement of a judgment or under any order or judgment of any court shall be brought within 7 years next after possession is taken, but when the possessor acquires such title after taking such possession, the limitation shall begin to run from the time of acquiring title. (Source: P.A. 100-1048, eff. 8-23-18.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 13-107
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 13-107 cover?
Section 13-107 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.
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