Illinois § 220
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 220, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 220.
Scavenger sale; ineligible bid; liability. (a) Any person who is ineligible under Section 205 to bid or to receive a certificate of purchase from a sale under Section 200, who nevertheless registers to bid or bids or receives or acquires ownership of a certificate of purchase from a sale, and any person who registers to bid or bids at a sale on behalf of an ineligible person, shall be personally liable, jointly and severally, in a sum equal to the full amount of delinquent or forfeited taxes, interest, penalties, and costs for which the judgment for sale under Section 200 was entered. (b) The State's Attorney of the county in which the sale under Section 200 was conducted may bring an action in the name of the People of the State of Illinois against the person and, upon a finding of liability under this Section, the court shall enter judgment against the person in a sum equal to the full amount of delinquent or forfeited taxes, interest, penalties, and costs for which judgment for sale under Section 200 was entered, together with the costs of the action and reasonable attorney's fees. The proceeds of any judgment under this Section shall be paid into the county general fund. (Source: P.A. 92-807, eff. 1-1-03.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 220
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 220 cover?
Section 220 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 § 220?
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