Illinois Statutes
§ 13-216 — Stay of action
Illinois § 13-216
JurisdictionIllinois
TopicRIGHTS AND REMEDIES
Ch. 735CIVIL PROCEDURE
Act 735 ILCS 5/Code of Civil Procedure.
Art.Part 2 - Personal Actions
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Bluebook
735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 13-216 (2026).
Text
When the commencement of an action is stayed by injunction, order of a court, or statutory prohibition, the time of the continuance of the injunction or prohibition is not part of the time limited for the commencement of the action.
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Legislative History
(Source: P.A. 82-280.)
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