Illinois § 12-116 Penalty for neglect of officer

Illinois Statutes

§ 12-116 — Penalty for neglect of officer

Illinois § 12-116

JurisdictionIllinois

TopicRIGHTS AND REMEDIES

Ch. 735CIVIL PROCEDURE

Act 735 ILCS 5/Code of Civil Procedure.

Art.Article XII - Judgments - Enforcement

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Bluebook

735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 12-116 (2026).

Text

If any sheriff or other officer sells any real estate by virtue of any judgment, otherwise than in the manner provided by law, or without such previous notice, the officer so offending shall, for every such offense, forfeit and pay the sum of $50, to be recovered with costs of the action by the person whose property is sold. However, no such offense, nor any irregularity on the part of the sheriff, or other officer having the certified copy of the judgment for enforcement, shall affect the validity of any sale made under it, unless the purchaser had notice thereof.

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If any sheriff or other officer sells any real estate by virtue of any judgment, otherwise than in the manner provided by law, or without such previous notice, the officer so offending shall, for every such offense, forfeit and pay the sum of $50, to be recovered with costs of the action by the person whose property is sold. However, no such offense, nor any irregularity on the part of the sheriff, or other officer having the certified copy of the judgment for enforcement, shall affect the validity of any sale made under it, unless the purchaser had notice thereof.