Illinois § 16

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 16, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 16.

At annual or special meetings of stockholders and members with respect to matters submitted for a vote to such stockholders and members (with the exception of the election of directors which is governed by Sections 13 and 14 of this Act) each stockholder shall have one vote, in person or by proxy, for each share of capital stock held by him, and each member shall have one vote, in person or by proxy, except that any member having loaned more than one hundred dollars to the corporation shall have one additional vote, in person or by proxy, for each additional one hundred dollars which such member has outstanding on loans to the corporation at the time of the vote. (Source: Laws 1965, p. 577.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 16

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 16 cover?

Section 16 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 § 16?

A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 16" (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 § 16 apply to my situation?

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