Illinois § 9
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 9, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9.
Property. A married person may own in his or her own right real and personal property obtained by descent, gift, or purchase and may manage, sell, and convey that property to the same extent and in the same manner as an unmarried person. When husband and wife live together, however, no transfer or conveyance of goods and chattels between the husband and wife shall be valid as against the rights and interests of any third person unless the transfer or conveyance is in writing and filed in the same manner as security interests are required to be filed by the laws of this State in cases where the possession of the property is to remain with the person giving the security. (Source: P.A. 87-286.) (Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 104-40) Sec. 9. Property. A married person may own in the married person's own right real and personal property obtained by descent, gift, or purchase and may manage, sell, and convey that property to the same extent and in the same manner as an unmarried person. When the spouses live together, however, no transfer or conveyance of goods and chattels between the spouses shall be valid as against the rights and interests of any third person unless the transfer or conveyance is in writing and filed in the same manner as security interests are required to be filed by the laws of this State in cases where the possession of the property is to remain with the person giving the security. (Source: P.A. 104-40, eff. 1-1-26.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 9
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 9 cover?
Section 9 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 § 9?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 9 apply to my situation?
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