Illinois § 23-23.1
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 23-23.1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23-23.1.
No election contest shall abate on account of the death of any contestee in such contest. Upon the suggestion of the death of any contestee by the contestant at any time before final judgment, within five days thereafter any elector of the State or political subdivision thereof for which the contestee was declared to be nominated or elected, may appear and intervene in such proceeding, or in case no elector appears within such five days, the court shall appoint such an elector to appear and intervene in such proceeding, and defend the same and thereupon the court shall proceed to final judgment. (Source: P.A. 79-540.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 23-23.1
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 23-23.1 cover?
Section 23-23.1 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 § 23-23.1?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 23-23.1" (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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How does Illinois § 23-23.1 apply to my situation?
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