Illinois § 5-10
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-10, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-10.
Original assessments-Assessment roll as prima facie evidence. The assessment roll shall constitute the claim of the commissioners on behalf of the district against the several tracts of land and other property and, when offered and admitted into evidence, shall make out a prima facie case on behalf of the district on all issues as to the amounts of benefits, damages and compensation. If admitted into evidence, it shall not be necessary to read the assessment roll to the jury in order for them to take the assessment roll with them to the jury room when they retire for their deliberations. (Source: Laws 1955, p. 512.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5-10
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-10 cover?
Section 5-10 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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