Illinois § 10

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 10, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 10.

Substitution, addition and commingling of goods-License void-Certain purchases prohibited. Any substitution for or addition to goods described in an inventory filed pursuant to this Act, or any change in the time or place for a sale conducted pursuant to this Act, shall be unlawful and shall void any license issued to conduct a sale pursuant to this Act, and such license shall cease to apply to such sale. In the case of a sale of goods damaged by fire, smoke, water or otherwise, or in the case of an insurance sale or a salvage sale, the goods to be sold at such sale shall be clearly and distinctly segregated, marked or identified, and advertised, if at all, so that both on display and in advertising such goods may be readily distinguished from other stocks, and their identity readily ascertained. Any commingling of such goods with other stocks of the licensee in such a manner to cause the goods to lose their separate identity, either on display or in advertising, shall be unlawful and shall void any license issued to conduct such a sale pursuant to this Act, and such license shall cease to apply to such sale. No person in contemplation of conducting any going out of business, removal, assignee's or creditor's sale, or during the continuance of such a sale, shall order or purchase any goods for the purpose of selling them at such sale, and any unusual purchase, or additions to the stock of such goods within 60 days before the filing of such application for a license to conduct such a sale, shall be presumptive evidence that such purchases or additions were made in contemplation of such sale and for the purpose of selling them at such sale. (Source: Laws 1959, p. 2228.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 10

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 10 cover?

Section 10 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 § 10?

A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 10" (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 § 10 apply to my situation?

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