Illinois Statutes
§ 5-114 — Scire facias and prohibition
Illinois § 5-114
JurisdictionIllinois
TopicRIGHTS AND REMEDIES
Ch. 735CIVIL PROCEDURE
Act 735 ILCS 5/Code of Civil Procedure.
Art.Article V - Costs
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Bluebook
735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5-114 (2026).
Text
In all actions of scire facias, or prohibition, the plaintiff recovering judgment after an answer was filed, or a motion directed to the complaint, shall recover his or her costs of the action. If the action is voluntarily dismissed by the plaintiff or is dismissed for want of prosecution or judgment is entered against the plaintiff, the defendant shall recover his or her costs.
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Legislative History
(Source: P.A. 82-280.)
Nearby Sections
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§ 5-1
Short title§ 5-10
Choice of forum§ 5-101
Security for costs§ 5-102
Approval - Effect of bond§ 5-104
Events after filing action§ 5-106
Lien of officer§ 5-107
Affidavit§ 5-108
Plaintiff to recover costs§ 5-109
Defendant to recover costs§ 5-110
Judgment on motion§ 5-111
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