Proceedings for partition shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Article XVII of this Act.
17-127.Proceedings herein.
Article XVII. Partition · Not amended since adoption on record · Last verified July 20, 2026
In one sentenceCloses Article XVII by directing that partition proceedings be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Article XVII itself, confirming the article as an integrated whole governing complaints, parties, judgment, sale, and distribution of proceeds.
Full Text of 735 ILCS 5/17-127
Plain-English Summary
This closing section is a single directive: proceedings for partition are to be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Article XVII of the Code. It ties every prior section on complaints, parties, judgment, sale, proceeds, and costs together as the governing framework for how a partition case proceeds.
Short as it is, the section functions as Article XVII's own capstone, confirming that the article is meant to be read and applied as a whole rather than as a set of scattered, independent provisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What law governs how a partition proceeding is conducted in Illinois?
The provisions of Article XVII of the Code of Civil Procedure.
Does this section add any new procedural requirement?
No. It directs that partition proceedings follow Article XVII as a whole, rather than creating a separate rule.
Why include a section that just points back to the rest of the article?
It confirms that Article XVII operates as an integrated framework governing partition proceedings from complaint through distribution of proceeds.
Does this section limit which court can hear a partition case?
No. Venue and jurisdiction are addressed in the section on compelling partition, not here.
Is this section the source of the partition cause of action itself?
No. The cause of action to compel partition comes from an earlier section; this one directs that the proceeding be conducted under the article as a whole.
Amendment History
(Source: P.A. 82-280.)
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Illinois Compiled Statutes, Illinois General Assembly / Legislative Reference Bureau. Last verified July 20, 2026.
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