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5 ILCS 70/1 (2026)

In the construction of statutes, this Act shall be observed, unless such construction would be inconsistent with the manifest intent of the General Assembly or repugnant to the context of the statute

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(5 ILCS 70/1) (from Ch. 1, par. 1001)
    Sec. 1. In the construction of statutes, this Act shall be observed, unless such construction would be inconsistent with the manifest intent of the General Assembly or repugnant to the context of the statute.
(Source: P.A. 86-451.)

    
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 32 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 1993–2025 · leading case: Wauconda Fire Prot. Dist. v. Stonewall Orchards, LLP, 828 N.E.2d 216 (Ill. 2005).
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Wauconda Fire Prot. Dist. v. Stonewall Orchards, LLP, 828 N.E.2d 216 (Ill. 2005). · cites it 2× “" 5 ILCS 70/1 (West 2002). The Statute adopts the definition of "municipalities" set forth in the Illinois Constitution (5 ILCS 70/1.”
In Re Marriage of Duggan, 877 N.E.2d 1140 (Ill. App. Ct. 2007). · cites it 2× “2) mandates that the rules "are to be construed in accordance with the appropriate provisions of `An Act to revise the law in relation to the construction of the statutes' [the Statute on Statutes (5 ILCS 70/1 et seq. (West 2006))]." Thus, section 4 of the Statute on Statutes…”
BRUSO BY BRUSO v. Alexian Bros. Hosp., 687 N.E.2d 1014 (Ill. 1997). · cites it 2× “First, defendants contend that section 13 — 212(c) must be interpreted as excluding minors because of a definition of "person under legal disability” contained in the Statute on Statutes (5 ILCS 70/1 et seq. (West 1994)). That definition provides: " 'Person under legal…”
People v. Witherspoon, 883 N.E.2d 725 (Ill. App. Ct. 2008). · cites it 2× “" 5 ILCS 70/1 (West 2004). Section 1.03 provides: "Words importing the singular number may extend and be applied to several persons or things, and words importing the plural number may include the singular.”
In re M.K., 271 Ill. App. 3d 820 (Ill. App. Ct. 1995). “5 ILCS 70/1 (West 1992). Section 1 — 2 of the Act (705 ILCS 405/1 — 2 (West 1992)) declares the Act’s purpose and policy in part as follows: "Purpose and policy.”
Wauconda Fire Prot. Dist. v. Stonewall Orchards, LLP, 797 N.E.2d 1130 (Ill. App. Ct. 2003). · cites it 2× “5 ILCS 70/1, 1.27 (West 2002). The Statute on Statutes defines "municipality" according to the Illinois Constitution, which states in relevant part: "`Municipalities' means cities, villages and incorporated towns.”
In Interest of MK, 649 N.E.2d 74 (Ill. App. Ct. 1995). “5 ILCS 70/1 (West 1992). Section 1-2 of the Act (705 ILCS 405/1-2 (West 1992)) declares the Act's purpose and policy in part as follows: "Purpose and policy.”
In Re the Cnty. Treasurer & Ex Officio Cnty. Collector, 717 N.E.2d 530 (Ill. App. Ct. 1999). · cites it 2× “” 5 ILCS 70/1 (West 1998). Section 1.08 of the Statute on Statutes defines the term “sheriff’ as follows: “ ‘Sheriff,’ *** may include any deputy or other person performing the duties of such officer, either generally or in special cases.”
Fuesting v. Uline, Inc., 30 F. Supp. 3d 739 (N.D. Ill. 2014). “Plaintiffs attempt to refute the above conclusion by relying on the Statute on Statutes, 5 ILCS 70/1, and two cases where IGVA claims against corporations were allowed, Cruz v.”
People ex rel. Schad, Diamond & Shedden, P.C. v. My Pillow, Inc., 2018 IL 122487 (Ill. 2018). “It was likewise entitled to "receive an amount for reasonable expenses which the court finds to have been necessarily incurred, plus reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.”
Gasic v. Marquette Mgmt., Inc., 2019 IL App (3d) 170756 (Ill. App. Ct. 2020). “” 5 ILCS 70/1 (West 2016). Section 1.01 of the Statute on Statutes provides: “All general provisions, terms, phrases and expressions shall be liberally construed in order that the true intent and meaning of the General Assembly may be fully carried out.”
Peet v. Voots, 896 N.E.2d 1127 (Ill. App. Ct. 2008). · cites it 2× “5 ILCS 70/1 (West 2006). Section 1.22 of the Statute on Statutes is particularly relevant here.”
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