Jsa v. Mh (2007)

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green Martinez v. Cahue (2016)

Rule Authority · 7th Cir.

See In re Parentage of J.W., 371 Ill.Dec. 510 , 990 N.E.2d 698 , 706 (2013) (“[A] judgment of paternity does not automatically entitle a biological father to visitation.”); J.S.A. v. M.H., 224 Ill.2d 182 , 309 Ill.Dec. 6 , 863 N.E.2d 236, 253 (2007) (noting that “the right of a biological father to establish paternity to a child born to a marriage does not also mean that the legal rights flowing from the parent and child relationship,” including custody, “are automatically c…

noting that “the right of a biological father to establish paternity to a child born to a marriage does not also mean that the legal rights flowing from the parent and child relationship,” including custody, “are automatically conferred”

green Jaded Martinez v. Peter Cahue (2016)

Rule Authority · 7th Cir.

See In re Parentage of J.W., 990 N.E.2d 698 , 706 (Ill. 2013) (“[A] judgment of pater‐ nity does not automatically entitle a biological father to visit‐ ation.”); J.S.A. v. M.H., 863 N.E.2d 236, 253 (Ill. 2007) (noting that “the right of a biological father to establish paternity to a child born to a marriage does not also mean that the legal No. 16‐1609 13 rights flowing from the parent and child relationship,” in‐ cluding custody, “are automatically conferred”).

noting that “the right of a biological father to establish paternity to a child born to a marriage does not also mean that the legal No. 16‐1609 13 rights flowing from the parent and child relationship,” in‐ cluding custody, “are automatically conferred”

green River Breeze, LLC v. Granholm (2022)

Quote Authority · Ill. App. Ct. · 2 citations in this opinion

J.S.A., 224 Ill. 2d at 197 (“[w]e will not depart from the plain language of a statute by reading into it exceptions, limitations or conditions that conflict with the express legislative intent”).

“[w]e will not depart from the plain language of a statute by reading into it exceptions, limitations or conditions that conflict with the express legislative intent”

green In re Marriage of Main (2020)

Rule Authority · Ill. App. Ct. · 2 citations in this opinion

green In re Marriage of Main (2020)

Rule Authority · Ill. App. Ct. · 2 citations in this opinion

green Associated Bank v. Breidecker (2026)

Rule Authority · Ill. App. Ct.

A trial court “possesses the inherent authority to control its own docket and the course of litigation, including the authority to prevent undue delays in the disposition of cases caused by abuses of the litigation process.” J.S.A. v. M.H., 224 Ill. 2d 182, 196 (2007). ¶ 33 Here, the circuit court wrote in its June 16, 2025, order that, “[d]ue to Defendants’ failure to appear in court and present Motions filed in this matter, before Defendants file any further pleadings in t…

green In re Mo.J. (2026)

Rule Authority · Ill. App. Ct.

J.S.A. v. M.H., 224 Ill. 2d 182, 196 (2007).

green In re M.J. (2026)

Rule Authority · Ill. App. Ct.

J.S.A. v. M.H., 224 Ill. 2d 182, 196 (2007).

green People v. Reyes (2025)

Rule Authority · Ill. App. Ct.

green In re Marriage of Okere (2025)

Quote Authority · Ill. App. Ct.

Sander v. Dow Chemical Co., 166 Ill. 2d 48, 65-66 (1995) (citing Bejda v. SGL Industries, Inc., 82 Ill. 2d 322, 328 (1980)), J.S.A. v. M.H., 224 Ill. 2d 182 , 196 (2007) (“the trial court possesses the inherent authority to control its own -8- 1-24-1189 docket and the course of litigation, including the authority to prevent undue delays in the disposition of cases caused by abuses of the litigation process.”), Dolan v. O’Callaghan, 2012 IL App (1st) 111505, ¶ 65 .

“the trial court possesses the inherent authority to control its own -8- 1-24-1189 docket and the course of litigation, including the authority to prevent undue delays in the disposition of cases caused by abuses of the litigation process.”

green People v. Freeman (2024)

Rule Authority · Ill. App. Ct.

The record further reveals that at no time—prior to the court issuing its ruling—did defendant ever raise his hand and advise the court of his need to speak with his counsel, which was the required protocol established by the trial court. ¶ 44 “[T]he trial court possesses the inherent authority to control its own docket and the course of litigation ***.” J.S.A. v. M.H., 224 Ill. 2d 182, 195 (2007).

green Kronenberg v. Foxland Properties, Inc (2024)

Rule Authority · Ill. App. Ct.

J.S.A. v. M.H., 224 Ill. 2d 182, 196 (2007).

green In re M.R. (2023)

Quote Authority · Ill. App. Ct. · signal: see

See J.S.A. v. M.H., 224 Ill. 2d 182, 212 (2007) (“The appellate court may take judicial notice that there have been various orders entered during the pendency of the appeal.”).

“The appellate court may take judicial notice that there have been various orders entered during the pendency of the appeal.”

green In re Marriage of Soman (2023)

Rule Authority · Ill. App. Ct.

While the circuit court is certainly entitled to impose conditions on the filing of pleadings in its own court in order to prevent abuse of the litigation process (see J.S.A. v. M.H., 224 Ill. 2d 182, 196 (2007)), we cannot find that the circuit court’s orders prevent Andrew from filing an otherwise appropriate appeal to this court. ¶ 30 Pamela also argues that Andrew’s appeal should be dismissed for violating supreme court rules.

green Graham v. Village of Dolton (2023)

Rule Authority · Ill. App. Ct.

Moreover, the “court possesses the inherent authority to control its own docket and the course of litigation, including the authority to prevent undue delays in the disposition of cases caused by 3 Although Graham also named Collins as a cross-appellee, only the Village filed a brief as such. - 23 - abuses of the litigation process.” J.S.A. v. M.H., 224 Ill. 2d 182, 196 (2007).

green Panos Trading LLC v. Forrer (2023)

Rule Authority · Ill. App. Ct.

J.S.A. v. M.H., 224 Ill. 2d 182, 196 (2007); see also Nicholson v. Chicago Bar Ass’n, 233 Ill.

green People v. Reyes (2023)

Rule Authority · Ill. App. Ct.

green In re M.M. (2023)

Rule Authority · Ill. App. Ct.

green In re M.B. (2022)

Rule Authority · Ill. App. Ct.

J.S.A. v. M.H., 224 Ill. 2d 182, 198 (2007).

green Arroyo v. Bonstanche (2022)

Rule Authority · Ill. App. Ct.

The exercise of parental rights, “such as the right to have visitation with, or custody of, the child will only be granted upon a showing that such a grant is in the best interests of the child.” J.S.A. v. M.H., 224 Ill. 2d 182, 200 (2007).

green Village of Roselle v. Board of Trustees of the Roselle Firefighters' Pension Fund (2021)

Rule Authority · Ill. App. Ct.

green Byline Bank v. Integra Properties, Inc. (2021)

Rule Authority · Ill. App. Ct.

J.S.A. v. M.H., 224 Ill. 2d 182, 197 (2007). ¶ 12 Section 10(g) of the Act provides, in relevant part: “(g) A broker may bring suit to enforce a lien in the Circuit Court in the county where the property is located by filing a complaint and sworn affidavit that the lien has been recorded.

green Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. v. Sommerville (2021)

Rule Authority · Ill. App. Ct.

green In re Parentage of D.S. (2021)

Rule Authority · Ill. App. Ct.

In enacting the Parentage Act, the General Assembly established a “statutory mechanism that serves to legally establish parent and child relationships in Illinois.” In re Estate of Poole, 207 Ill. 2d 393 , 404 (2003). 2 The purpose of the Parentage Act is to further the public policy of Illinois to “recognize[ ] the right of every child to the physical, mental, emotional, and financial support of his or her parents.” 750 ILCS 46/102 (West 2018); J.S.A. v. M.H., 224 Ill. 2d 1…

green In re Parentage of D.S. (2021)

Rule Authority · Ill. App. Ct.

green Rushton v. Department of Corrections (2021)

Rule Authority · Ill.

J.S.A. v. M.H., 224 Ill. 2d 182, 197 (2007).

green In re M.H. (2021)

Rule Authority · Ill. App. Ct.

J.S.A. v. M.H., 224 Ill. 2d 182, 198 (2007) (stating that under the Parentage Act, a father-child relationship may be established by presumption, by consent, or by judicial determination).

stating that under the Parentage Act, a father-child relationship may be established by presumption, by consent, or by judicial determination

green In re A.S. (2020)

Rule Authority · Ill. App. Ct.

J.S.A. v. M.H., 224 Ill. 2d 182, 196 (2007).

green Deaver v. Jordan (2020)

Rule Authority · Ill. App. Ct.

J.S.A. v. M.H., 224 Ill. 2d 182, 200 (2007).

green Robinson Heating & Cooling, Inc. v. Reilly (2020)

Rule Authority · Ill. App. Ct.

We disagree. ¶ 25 As noted, we must read relevant provisions of a statute as a whole (J.S.A., 224 Ill. 2d at 197) and in light of the consequences that may arise in interpreting a statute one way or another (Sperl, 2018 IL 123132, ¶ 23 ).

green People v. Zemater (2020)

Rule Authority · Ill. App. Ct.

J.S.A. v. M.H., 224 Ill. 2d 182, 196 (2007). ¶ 19 After the June 2, 2016 judgment was vacated, defendant demanded a jury trial and a January 17, 2017, trial date was set.

green Kai v. Board of Directors of Spring Hill Building 1 Condominium Ass'n (2020)

Rule Authority · Ill. App. Ct.

“One of the fundamental principles of statutory construction is to view all provisions of an enactment as a whole,” and thus “words and phrases must be interpreted in light of other relevant provisions of the statute.” J.S.A. v. M.H., 224 Ill. 2d 182, 197 (2007). ¶ 19 The recognition of fiduciary duties (and a cause of action for the breach of those duties) has a centuries-long history in the common law.

green Kai v. Board of Directors of Spring Hill Building 1 Condominium Ass'n (2020)

Rule Authority · Ill. App. Ct.

green In re Marriage of Nardi (2020)

Rule Authority · Ill. App. Ct.

J.S.A. v. M.H., 224 Ill. 2d 182, 196 (2007).

green In re Adoption of B.W. (2020)

Rule Authority · Ill. App. Ct.

See 750 ILCS 50/12.1(g) (West 2018); J.S.A. v. M.H., 224 Ill. 2d 182, 203-10 (2007) (finding that the putative father, under the circumstances of that case, was not barred from filing a petition to establish parentage/parentage action since at the time the putative father filed his parentage action a petition for adoption had not been filed and it was not contemplated that a petition for adoption would be filed); Petition of K.J.R., 293 Ill.

green Libby v. Thompson (2020)

Rule Authority · Ill. App. Ct.

Among the unsubstantiated assertions, Libby argues that the trial court erred by (1) striking his amended complaint, (2) denying his motion for an extension of time to respond to defendants’ motions to dismiss, (3) denying his motion to respond to defendants’ motions to dismiss his amended complaint “in joinder,” (4) denying his motion to substitute Judge McKillip for cause, and (5) granting sanctions to defendants Poland and Thompson. ¶ 27 We review Libby’s first three argu…

green In re Marriage of Adler (2020)

Rule Authority · Ill. App. Ct.

J.S.A. v. M.H., 224 Ill. 2d 182, 195-96 (2007).

green Beasley v. Granite City (2020)

Rule Authority · S.D. Ill.

J.S.A. v. M.H., 863 N.E.2d 236, 245 (Ill. 2007).

green Village of Buffalo Grove v. Board of Trustees of the Buffalo Grove Firefighters' Pension Fund (2020)

Rule Authority · Ill. App. Ct.

green Rushton v. Department of Corrections (2019)

Rule Authority · Ill.

J.S.A. v. M.H., 224 Ill. 2d 182, 197 (2007).

green In re Marriage of Bush (2019)

Quote Authority · Ill. App. Ct. · signal: see

See J.S.A. v. M.H., 224 Ill. 2d 182, 196 (2007) (“the trial court possesses the inherent authority to control its own docket and the course of litigation, including the authority to prevent undue delays in the disposition of cases”). ¶ 68 Edwin’s contention that the court did not actually read Dr. Rappaport’s evaluation is mere speculation.

“the trial court possesses the inherent authority to control its own docket and the course of litigation, including the authority to prevent undue delays in the disposition of cases”

green First Bank of Highland Park v. Sklarov (2019)

Rule Authority · Ill. App. Ct.

“One of the fundamental principles of statutory construction is to view all provisions of an enactment as a whole,” and “words and phrases must be interpreted in light of other relevant provisions of the statute.” J.S.A. v. M.H., 224 Ill. 2d 182, 197 (2007).

green Gillard v. Northwestern Memorial Hospital (2019)

Quote Authority · Ill. App. Ct. · signal: see, e.g.

See, e.g., J.S.A. v. M.H., 224 Ill. 2d 182, 196 (2007) (“the trial court possesses the inherent authority to control its own docket and the course of litigation, including the authority to prevent undue delays in the disposition of cases caused by abuses of the litigation process”).

“the trial court possesses the inherent authority to control its own docket and the course of litigation, including the authority to prevent undue delays in the disposition of cases caused by abuses of the litigation process”

green Gillard v. Northwestern Memorial Hospital (2019)

Quote Authority · Ill. App. Ct. · signal: see, e.g.

green In re Marriage of Benink (2019)

Rule Authority · Ill. App. Ct.

“One of the fundamental principles of statutory construction is to view all provisions of an enactment as a whole,” and thus “words and phrases must be interpreted in light of other relevant provisions of the statute.” J.S.A. v. M.H., 224 Ill. 2d 182, 197 (2007). ¶ 64 Further, the interpretation adopted in Legan and Miller (and Roqueplot) essentially reads section 801(c) out of the Act.

green In re Marriage of Benink (2018)

Rule Authority · Ill. App. Ct.

“One of the fundamental principles of statutory construction is to view all provisions of an enactment as a whole,” and thus “words and phrases must be interpreted in light of other relevant provisions of the statute.” J.S.A. v. M.H., 224 Ill. 2d 182, 197 (2007). ¶ 64 Further, the interpretation adopted in Legan and Miller (and Roqueplot) essentially reads section 801(c) out of the Act.

green Department of Healthcare & Family Services ex rel. Nieto v. Arevalo (2017)

Rule Authority · Ill. App. Ct.

green Department of Healthcare & Family Services ex rel. Nieto v. Arevalo (2016)

Rule Authority · Ill. App. Ct.

“One of the fundamental principles of statutory construction is to view all provisions of an enactment as a whole,” and thus “words and phrases must be interpreted in light - 27 2016 IL App (2d) 150504 of other relevant provisions of the statute.” J.S.A. v. M.H., 224 Ill. 2d 182, 197 (2007).

green In re A.A. (2015)

Rule Authority · Ill.

J.S.A. v. M.H., 224 Ill. 2d 182, 198 (2007).

green WKS Crystal Lake, LLC v. LeFew (2015)

Rule Authority · Ill. App. Ct.

“One of the fundamental principles of statutory construction is to view all provisions of an enactment as a whole,” and thus “words and phrases must be interpreted in light of other relevant provisions of the statute.” J.S.A. v. M.H., 224 Ill. 2d 182, 197 (2007). ¶ 17 Here, the language of the statute is quite clear.