Illinois § 208
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 208, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 208.
Liability for false information in filed record. (a) If a record delivered to the Secretary of State for filing under this Act and filed by the Secretary of State contains false information, a person that suffers loss by reliance on the information may recover damages for the loss from: (1) a person that signed the record, or caused another to sign it on the person's behalf, and knew the information to be false at the time the record was signed; and (2) a general partner that has notice that the information was false when the record was filed or has become false because of changed circumstances, if the general partner has notice for a reasonably sufficient time before the information is relied upon to enable the general partner to effect an amendment under Section 202, file a petition pursuant to Section 205, or deliver to the Secretary of State for filing a statement of change pursuant to Section 115 or a statement of correction pursuant to Section 207. (b) Signing a record authorized or required to be filed under this Act constitutes an affirmation under the penalties of perjury that the facts stated in the record are true. (Source: P.A. 93-967, eff. 1-1-05.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 208
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 208 cover?
Section 208 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 § 208?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 208 apply to my situation?
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