Illinois § 10-5-30
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 10-5-30, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-5-30.
Hearing. Except as provided in Sections 20-5-10, 20-5-15, 20-5-20, and 20-5-45 of this Act, no cause shall be heard earlier than 20 days after service upon defendant or upon due publication against non-residents. Any number of separate parcels of property, situated in the same county, may be included in one complaint, and the compensation for each shall be assessed separately by the same or different juries, as the court may direct. Amendments to the complaint, or to any paper or record in the cause, may be permitted whenever necessary to a fair trial and final determination of the questions involved. Should it become necessary at any stage of the proceedings to bring in a new party in the litigation, the court has the power to: (i) make any rule or order in relation thereto as may be deemed reasonable and proper; (ii) make all necessary rules and orders for notice to parties of the pendency of the proceedings; and (iii) issue all process necessary to the enforcement of orders and judgments. (Source: P.A. 94-1055, eff. 1-1-07.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 10-5-30
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 10-5-30 cover?
Section 10-5-30 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 § 10-5-30?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 10-5-30" (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 § 10-5-30 apply to my situation?
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