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Code · Illinois · Chapter 735 — CIVIL PROCEDURE · Act 5

Sec. 8-402. Production of books and writings.

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Sec. 8-402. Production of books and writings. The circuit courts shall have power, in any action pending before them, upon motion, and good and sufficient cause shown, and reasonable notice thereof given, to require the parties, or either of them, to produce books or writings in their possession or power which contain evidence pertinent to the issue.
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