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§ 5. If by reason of a possibility of reverter created more than fifty years prior to the effective date of this Act, a reverter has come into existence prior to the time of the effective date of this Act, no person shall commence an action for the recovery of the land or any part thereof based upon such possibility of reverter, after one year from the effective date of this Act.
If by reason of a breach of condition subsequent created more than fifty years prior to the effective date of this Act, a right of re-entry has come into existence prior to the time of the effective date of this Act, no person shall commence an action for the recovery of the land or any part thereof based upon such right of entry or re-entry after one year from the effective date of this Act, unless entry or re-entry has been actually made to enforce said right before the expiration of such year.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 765. Property § 330/5. Time for actions based on rights existing when Act becomes effective - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-765-property/il-st-sect-765-330-5/
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