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§ 1. Any contractor responsible for the construction or improvement of a public highway which has been opened to the public at the written direction of, but has not been officially accepted by, the Department of Transportation or other public body for which the said highway is being constructed, shall be liable for any injuries or damages sustained by any person using said highway only to the extent such contractor would be liable if said highway were officially accepted by the Department of Transportation or other public body.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 740. Civil Liabilities § 85/1. Liability of contractors - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-740-civil-liabilities/il-st-sect-740-85-1/
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