Illinois § 10.1

Illinois Statutes

§ 10.1

Illinois § 10.1

TopicRIGHTS AND REMEDIES

Ch. 765PROPERTY

Act 765 ILCS 130/Fence Act.

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Bluebook

765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 10.1 (2026).

Text

If for any reason the fence viewers shall fail to make a decision within 90 days after the matter has been submitted to them, either the county board or the township board of trustees may assume jurisdiction of the matter and make a decision thereon. If neither the county board nor the township board of trustees makes a decision thereon within 60 days after the expiration of such 90 day period, either party may petition the circuit court of the county in which the fence is located to make the decision thereon and in such case the circuit court shall have original jurisdiction to hear and decide the matter.

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If for any reason the fence viewers shall fail to make a decision within 90 days after the matter has been submitted to them, either the county board or the township board of trustees may assume jurisdiction of the matter and make a decision thereon. If neither the county board nor the township board of trustees makes a decision thereon within 60 days after the expiration of such 90 day period, either party may petition the circuit court of the county in which the fence is located to make the decision thereon and in such case the circuit court shall have original jurisdiction to hear and decide the matter.