Illinois § 8
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 8, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8.
If the agreement or agreements aforesaid shall be approved at each of such meetings of the respective stockholders of each company separately, in the manner herein described, the same shall be the agreement or agreements of such companies respectively, and a sworn copy of the proceedings of such meetings, made by the secretaries thereof, respectively, shall be presumptive evidence of the holding and actions of such meetings. A certificate of such sale and purchase or lease, or of such consolidation and merger, shall be made by the president of each of the companies, under the seal of the company, and verified by his affidavit, and shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State, and of the recorder in the county where such companies carry on their business, whereupon the agreement or agreements aforesaid shall be in full force and effect. The companies, parties to the agreement or agreements, which provide for consolidation and merger, shall thereupon be and are hereby declared to be consolidated and merged into the one corporation specified in such agreement or agreements. Upon the purchase or lease or consolidation and merger hereby authorized being perfected, a notice thereof shall be published in some newspaper in the county in which the principal office of such corporation is located, for three successive weeks. (Source: P.A. 83-358.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 8
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 8 cover?
Section 8 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 § 8?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 8" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Illinois official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Illinois attorney.
How does Illinois § 8 apply to my situation?
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