Illinois Statutes Chapter 815. Business Transactions § 602/5-120. Rescission; surety bond

(a) Any person who violates Section 5-25, 5-50, subsection (a) of Section 5-35, or subsection (a) of Section 5-40 of this Law, is liable to the purchaser who may sue either at law or in equity for rescission, for recovery of all money or other valuable consideration paid for the business opportunity and for actual damages, together with interest at 10% per annum from the date of sale, reasonable attorney's fees and court costs.

(b) Any person who violates Section 5-95, 5-105, or 5-110 of this Law is liable to the purchaser who may sue either at law or in equity for rescission, for recovery of all money or other valuable consideration paid for the business opportunity and for treble the actual damages, together with interest at 10% per annum from the date of sale, reasonable attorney's fees and court costs.

(c) Any person who violates Section 5-95, 5-105, 5-110, or subsection (a) of Section 5-35 of this Law, or who breaches any business opportunity contract or agreement or any obligation arising under the contract or agreement is liable to the purchaser who may sue the surety of the bond, either at law or in equity to recover all money or other valuable consideration paid for the business opportunity and actual damages, together with interest at 10% per annum from the date of sale, reasonable attorney's fees and court costs. The liability of the surety shall not exceed the amount of the bond.