Illinois § 121-17
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 121-17, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 121-17.
Stay.) If the defendant shows the circuit court that an appeal from the foreign judgment is pending or will be taken, or that a stay of enforcement has been granted, the court shall stay enforcement of the foreign judgment until the appeal is concluded, the time for appeal expires or the stay of enforcement expires or is vacated, upon proof that the defendant has furnished the security for the satisfaction of the judgment required by the State in which it was entered. If the defendant shows the circuit court any ground upon which enforcement of a judgment of any circuit court of this State would be stayed, the court shall stay enforcement of the foreign judgment for an appropriate period, upon requiring the same security for satisfaction of the judgment as is required in this State. (Source: P.A. 84-546.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 121-17
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 121-17 cover?
Section 121-17 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 § 121-17?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 121-17 apply to my situation?
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