Illinois § 5-109
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-109, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-109.
Defendant to recover costs. If any person sues in any court of this state, in any action, wherein the plaintiff may have costs in case judgment is entered in favor of the plaintiff and the action is voluntarily dismissed by the plaintiff or is dismissed for want of prosecution or judgment is entered against the plaintiff, then judgment shall be entered in favor of defendant to recover defendant's costs against the plaintiff (except against executors or administrators prosecuting in the right of their testator or intestate), to be taxed, and the costs shall be recovered of the plaintiff, by like process as the plaintiff may have had against the defendant, in case judgment had been entered for such plaintiff. (Source: P.A. 82-280.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5-109
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-109 cover?
Section 5-109 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 § 5-109?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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