Illinois § 4-227

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 4-227, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4-227.

Remnants. Any portion of the sum so paid by the sheriff to the clerk, or of a deposit remaining after such distribution as hereinabove provided, shall be denominated remnants and surplus proceeds, and where any claim or complaint is filed against the same as provided in Part 2 of Article IV of this Act, distribution shall be directed by the court after judgment upon motion and notice, as provided in Section 4-226 of this Act, and after the following order: First - All costs upon claims passing into judgment which were filed after distribution. Second - All other liens enforceable under Part 2 of Article IV of this Act against the water craft prior to distribution. Third - All claims upon mortgages of such water craft or other incumbrances by the owner, in proportion to the interest they cover and priority. Fourth - Upon petition of the creditor, all judgments against the owner, and which ought equitably to be paid out of the proceeds in preference to the owner. Fifth - The owner. (Source: P.A. 91-357, eff. 7-29-99.)

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What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 4-227 cover?

Section 4-227 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.

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