Illinois § 22
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 22, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22.
Where any deed, conveyance or power of attorney has been or may be acknowledged or proved in any foreign state, kingdom, empire or country, the certificate of any consul or minister of the United States in said country, under his official seal, that the said deed, conveyance, or power of attorney is executed in conformity with such foreign law shall be deemed and taken as prima facie evidence thereof: Provided, that any other legal mode of proving that the same is executed in conformity with such foreign law may be resorted to in any court in which the question of such execution or acknowledgment may arise. (Source: Laws 1871-2, p. 282.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 22
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 22 cover?
Section 22 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 § 22?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 22" (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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