Illinois § 265
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 265, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 265.
Refund of other taxes paid by holder of certificate of purchase. The court which orders a sale in error shall order the refund of all other taxes paid by the owner of the certificate of purchase or his or her assignor which were validly posted to the tax judgment, sale redemption and forfeiture record subsequent to the tax sale, together with interest on the other taxes under the same terms as interest is otherwise payable under Section 260. The interest under this Section shall be calculated at the rate of 1% per month from the date the other taxes were paid and not from the date of sale. The collector shall take credit in settlement of his or her accounts for the refund of the other taxes as in other cases of sale in error under Section 255. (Source: P.A. 92-807, eff. 1-1-03.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 265
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 265 cover?
Section 265 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 § 265?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 265" (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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