Illinois § 6-140
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 6-140, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-140.
When mesne profits not recoverable. Every person who is hereafter evicted from any land for which he or she can show a plain, clear and connected title deduced from the record of some public office, without actual notice of an adverse title in like manner derived from record, shall be exempt and free from all and every species of action, process or prosecution for or on account of any rents, profits, or damages, which have been done, accrued or incurred at any time prior to receipt of actual notice of the adverse claim by which the eviction may be effected, provided such person obtained peaceable possession of the land. (Source: P.A. 82-280.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 6-140
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 6-140 cover?
Section 6-140 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 § 6-140?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 6-140 apply to my situation?
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