Illinois § 1
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1.
Whenever the owner or owners of adjacent tracts of land shall desire to establish permanently the lines and corners thereof between them, he, she or they may enter into a written agreement to employ and abide by the survey of some surveyor, and after said survey is completed, a plat thereof with a description of all corners and lines plainly marked thereon, together with the written agreement of the parties, shall be recorded in the recorder's office of the county where the lands are situated; and the lines and corners of said survey so made and recorded, shall be binding upon the parties entering into said agreement, their heirs, successors and assigns, and shall never be changed. (Source: P.A. 91-357, eff. 7-29-99.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 1
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1 cover?
Section 1 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 § 1?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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