Illinois § 12-15
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 12-15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-15.
Suit on bond. Suit on a bond executed under this Act may be prosecuted against one or more of the obligors named in the bond in the name of the people of the State of Illinois for the use of any person who may have been injured by reason of the neglect or improper conduct of the principal on the bond. Suits may be prosecuted on the bond from time to time and the bond does not become void on a recovery thereon until the whole penalty is recovered. It is not necessary to a recovery that a devastavit shall have previously been established against the principal. A copy of the bond, authenticated by the clerk of the court, is admissible in evidence to authorize recovery on the bond. The person for whose use suit on a bond is prosecuted is liable for all costs which may be taxed by the court in which suit is brought if the plaintiff fails to recover thereon. (Source: P.A. 89-364, eff. 8-18-95.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 12-15
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 12-15 cover?
Section 12-15 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 § 12-15?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 12-15" (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 § 12-15 apply to my situation?
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