Illinois Statutes
§ 5-116 — Dismissals
Illinois § 5-116
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. 5-116 (2026).
Text
In all cases, where any action is voluntarily dismissed by the plaintiff or is dismissed for want of prosecution by reason that the plaintiff neglects to prosecute the same, the defendant shall recover judgment for his or her costs, to be taxed and to be collected in the same manner as judgments for the payment of money are enforced.
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Legislative History
(Source: P.A. 83-707.)
Nearby Sections
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§ 5-1
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Affidavit§ 5-108
Plaintiff to recover costs§ 5-109
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Judgment on motion§ 5-111
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