Illinois § 1-307

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1-307, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1-307.

Prima facie evidence by third-party documents. A document in due form purporting to be a bill of lading, policy or certificate of insurance, official weigher's or inspector's certificate, consular invoice, or any other document authorized or required by the contract to be issued by a third party is prima facie evidence of its own authenticity and genuineness and of the facts stated in the document by the third party. (Source: P.A. 95-895, eff. 1-1-09.)

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What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1-307 cover?

Section 1-307 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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