Illinois § 12-156 Representative may purchase realty

Illinois Statutes

§ 12-156 — Representative may purchase realty

Illinois § 12-156

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. 12-156 (2026).

Text

When it is necessary in order to secure the collection of a judgment belonging to any estate the executor or administrator shall bid for and become the purchaser of real estate at the sale thereof by the sheriff, or other officer. The premises so purchased shall be assets in his or her possession, and may be again sold by him or her, with the approval of the circuit court, and the moneys arising from such sale shall be accounted for and paid over as other moneys in his or her possession.

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When it is necessary in order to secure the collection of a judgment belonging to any estate the executor or administrator shall bid for and become the purchaser of real estate at the sale thereof by the sheriff, or other officer. The premises so purchased shall be assets in his or her possession, and may be again sold by him or her, with the approval of the circuit court, and the moneys arising from such sale shall be accounted for and paid over as other moneys in his or her possession.