Illinois § 2-1702
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2-1702, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-1702.
Economic/Non-Economic Loss. As used in this Part, "economic loss" and "non-economic loss" are defined as in Section 2-1115.2. (Source: P.A. 89-7, eff. 3-9-95.) (Text of Section WITHOUT the changes made by P.A. 89-7, which has been held unconstitutional) Sec. 2-1702. Economic/Non-Economic Loss. As used in this Part: (a) "Economic loss" means all pecuniary harm for which damages are recoverable. (b) "Non-economic loss" means loss of consortium and all nonpecuniary harm for which damages are recoverable, including, without limitation, damages for pain and suffering, inconvenience, disfigurement, and physical impairment. (Source: P.A. 84-7.)
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What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2-1702 cover?
Section 2-1702 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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