Illinois Statutes
§ 5-1001 — Corporate name of county
Illinois § 5-1001
JurisdictionIllinois
TopicGOVERNMENT
Ch. 55COUNTIES
Act 55 ILCS 5/Counties Code.
Art.Article 5 - Powers And Duties Of County Boards
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Bluebook
55 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5-1001 (2026).
Text
Each county which has been, or may be established in this State, according to the laws thereof, shall be a body politic and corporate, by the name and style of "The county of ....," and by that name may sue and be sued, plead and may be impleaded, defend and be defended against in any court having jurisdiction of the subject-matter, or other place where justice shall be administered.
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Legislative History
(Source: P.A. 86-962.)
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