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constitutionality rule in Illinois

40 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1919–2023 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Illinois courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Gail Anderson v. Milwaukee County and Milwaukee Transport Services, Inc.green
ca7 · 2006 · cited in 6 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2006–2011
2 sentences

2011"Moreover, `when judging the constitutionality of a rule or statute, common sense cannot and should not be suspended.'" Larson, 379 Ill.App.3d at 650 , 319 Ill.Dec. 92 , 885 N.E.2d 363 (quoting City of Chicago, 224 Ill.2d at 444 , 309 Ill.Dec. 770 , 865 N.E.2d 133 , citing Anderson v. Milwaukee County, 433 F.3d 975, 978 (7th Cir.2006)).

2008Moreover, “when judging the constitutionality of a rule or statute, common sense cannot and should not be suspended.” City of Chicago, 224 Ill. 2d at 444 , citing Anderson v. Milwaukee County, 433 F.3d 975, 978 (7th Cir. 2006).

66
Granite City Division of National Steel Co. v. Illinois Pollution Control Boardgreen
ill · 1993 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1998–2006
2 sentences

2006Granite City Division of National Steel Co. v. Illinois Pollution Control Board, 155 Ill. 2d 149, 164-65 (1993).

2006Granite City Division of National Steel Co. v. Illinois Pollution Control Board, 155 Ill. 2d 149, 164-65 (1993).

33
People v. Coxgreen
illappct · 1998 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003See People v. Cox , 295 Ill.

2003See People v. Cox, 295 Ill.

22
People v. Wrightgreen
ill · 2000 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002People v. Wright , 194 Ill. 2d 1, 23 (2000).

2002People v. Wright, 194 Ill. 2d 1, 23 (2000).

22
Francis v. Franklingreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998See, e.g., Francis, 471 U.S. at 313-14 , 85 L.

1998See, e.g., Francis, 471 U.S. at 313-14 , 85 L.

22
Sabrina Roppo v. Travelers Commercial Insurancegreen
ca7 · 2017 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023Id. at 80 . ¶ 77 Roppo v. Travelers Commercial Insurance Co., 869 F.3d 568, 592-93 (7th Cir. 2017), relied on by Chuhak, emphasizes that the exception in DeLuna is an extremely narrow one, particularly where it conflicts with the duty to zealously represent a current client.

11
Hartigan v. Zbarazgreen
scotus · 1988 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013The cause was remanded to the district court “for a determination of the constitutionality of the waiver of notice proceedings when such rules are enacted.” Id. at 1545. ¶ 10 The Seventh Circuit’s opinion was affirmed by the United States Supreme Court, without opinion, “by an equally divided court.” Hartigan v. Zbaraz, 484 U.S. 171, 172 (1987) (per curiam) (Zbaraz III). ¶ 11 Subsequently, then-Attorney General Neil Hartigan and then-State’s Attorney Cecil Partee petitioned the federal district court to review the constitutionality of the 1983 Act in light of Illinois Supreme Court Rule 307(e)

11
Davis v. Chicago Housing Authoritygreen
ill · 1990 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012See, e.g., Davis v. Chicago Housing Authority, 136 Ill. 2d 296, 301-02 (1990); Bilyk, 125 Ill. 2d at 236 (rejecting plaintiff’s claim that Tort Immunity Act violated equal protection and special legislation clauses). ¶ 64 In this case, we disagree with appellants’ contention that distinguishing between a swimming pool and a river is not rationally related to a legitimate state interest.

11
Bilyk v. Chicago Transit Authoritygreen
ill · 1988 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012See, e.g., Davis v. Chicago Housing Authority, 136 Ill. 2d 296, 301-02 (1990); Bilyk, 125 Ill. 2d at 236 (rejecting plaintiff’s claim that Tort Immunity Act violated equal protection and special legislation clauses). ¶ 64 In this case, we disagree with appellants’ contention that distinguishing between a swimming pool and a river is not rationally related to a legitimate state interest.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Illinois. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (23)

CaseCitedYears
Dufour v. Mobil Oil Corp. green
illappct · 1998
2 sentences

2015Dufour, 301 Ill.

2015Dufour, 301 Ill.

42014–2015
People v. Larson green
illappct · 2008
2 sentences

2011"Moreover, `when judging the constitutionality of a rule or statute, common sense cannot and should not be suspended.'" Larson, 379 Ill.App.3d at 650 , 319 Ill.Dec. 92 , 885 N.E.2d 363 (quoting City of Chicago, 224 Ill.2d at 444 , 309 Ill.Dec. 770 , 865 N.E.2d 133 , citing Anderson v. Milwaukee County, 433 F.3d 975, 978 (7th Cir.2006)).

2011"Moreover, `when judging the constitutionality of a rule or statute, common sense cannot and should not be suspended.'" Larson, 379 Ill.App.3d at 650 , 319 Ill.Dec. 92 , 885 N.E.2d 363 (quoting City of Chicago, 224 Ill.2d at 444 , 309 Ill.Dec. 770 , 865 N.E.2d 133 , citing Anderson v. Milwaukee County, 433 F.3d 975, 978 (7th Cir.2006)).

22011–2011
Holmes v. South Carolina green
scotus · 2006
2 sentences

2008Holmes v. South Carolina, 547 U.S. 319 , 164 L.

2008Holmes v. South Carolina, 547 U.S. 319 , 164 L.

22008–2008
People v. Pomykala green
ill · 2003
2 sentences

2006Pomykala, 203 Ill. 2d at 202 .

2006Pomykala, 203 Ill. 2d at 202 .

22006–2006
People v. Smith green
ill · 1985
2 sentences

1997Ultimately, section 115 — 1 seeks to insure that a defendant’s waiver of the right to a jury is made understandingly in that it is both knowing and voluntary. 725 ILCS 5/103 — 6 (West 1992); Smith, 106 Ill. 2d at 334 .

1997Ultimately, section 115–1 seeks to insure that a defendant's waiver of the right to a jury is made understandingly in that it is both knowing and voluntary. 725 ILCS 5/103–6 (West 1992); Smith , 106 Ill. 2d at 334 .

21997–1997
People Ex Rel. Hemingway v. Elrod green
ill · 1975
2 sentences

2023We declined to endorse “the principle of preventative detention,” finding it unnecessary “to discuss the wisdom or the constitutionality of that principle.” Id.

2023Instead, we noted that “[t]he object of bail *** is to make certain the defendant’s appearance in court” but acknowledged “the need to balance the right - 15 - of an accused to be free on bail against the right of the general public to receive reasonable, protective consideration by the courts.” Id. at 81 .

12023–2023
DeLuna v. Burciaga green
ill · 2006
1 sentence

2023Id. at 80 . ¶ 77 Roppo v. Travelers Commercial Insurance Co., 869 F.3d 568, 592-93 (7th Cir. 2017), relied on by Chuhak, emphasizes that the exception in DeLuna is an extremely narrow one, particularly where it conflicts with the duty to zealously represent a current client.

12023–2023
Towns v. Kessler neutral
illappct · 1973
1 sentence

2012Id.

12012–2012
City of Chicago v. Pooh Bah Enterprises, Inc. green
ill · 2007
2 sentences

2011"Moreover, `when judging the constitutionality of a rule or statute, common sense cannot and should not be suspended.'" Larson, 379 Ill.App.3d at 650 , 319 Ill.Dec. 92 , 885 N.E.2d 363 (quoting City of Chicago, 224 Ill.2d at 444 , 309 Ill.Dec. 770 , 865 N.E.2d 133 , citing Anderson v. Milwaukee County, 433 F.3d 975, 978 (7th Cir.2006)).

2011"Moreover, `when judging the constitutionality of a rule or statute, common sense cannot and should not be suspended.'" Larson, 379 Ill.App.3d at 650 , 319 Ill.Dec. 92 , 885 N.E.2d 363 (quoting City of Chicago, 224 Ill.2d at 444 , 309 Ill.Dec. 770 , 865 N.E.2d 133 , citing Anderson v. Milwaukee County, 433 F.3d 975, 978 (7th Cir.2006)).

12011–2011
Moshe v. Anchor Organization for Health Maintenance green
illappct · 1990
1 sentence

1992Further, in Moshe, the court noted that “Brown leaves no question about the legitimacy of the statutory immunity conferred upon all Health Plans Act corporations by section 26, prior to its recent amendment.” Moshe, 199 Ill.

11992–1992
Brown v. Michael Reese Health Plan, Inc. neutral
illappct · 1986
1 sentence

1991We realize, and plaintiffs acknowledge, that the constitutionality of this provision has already been addressed in the case of Brown v. Michael Reese Health Plan, Inc. (1986), 150 Ill.

11991–1991
Pinkerton v. Marcin neutral
illappct · 1978
1 sentence

1989App. 3d 628 , 385 N.E.2d 1 , grants him, a liquor licensee, standing “to challenge the validity (or results) of a local option petition.” Plaintiff alternatively asserted that if he were allowed to amend the complaint to incorporate section 23 — 24, he intended to challenge the constitutionality of the requirement that a liquor option election contest be brought by five legal voters on the ground that it resulted in denying him any remedy for the deprivation of a valuable property right.

11989–1989
Commonwealth Edison Co. v. Pollution Control Board green
illappct · 1974
1 sentence

1980A similar conclusion was reached in Commonwealth Edison Co. v. Pollution Control Board (1974), 25 Ill.

11980–1980
State v. Blight green
wash · 1977
2 sentences

1979Even different facts may have an impact upon our announced general rule.” (State v. Blight (1977), 89 Wash. 2d 38, 45 , 569 P.2d 1129, 1133 .) We find that a case-by-case approach, with the focus being the use of the presumption or inference within the factual context of each case, is the necessary one to follow in assessing the constitutionality of the presumption or inference.

1979Even different facts may have an impact upon our announced general rule.” (State v. Blight (1977), 89 Wash. 2d 38, 45 , 569 P.2d 1129, 1133 .) We find that a case-by-case approach, with the focus being the use of the presumption or inference within the factual context of each case, is the necessary one to follow in assessing the constitutionality of the presumption or inference.

11979–1979
Davis v. Davis neutral
illappct · 1971
1 sentence

1978App. 2d 459 , 268 N.E.2d 491 .) Under the circumstances of this case we find that plaintiff has waived her right to question the constitutionality of the doctrine of contributory negligence (see Village of Riverside v. Kuhne), and thus we conclude that the trial court acted properly in rejecting plaintiff’s post-trial motion.

11978–1978
Berber v. Hass green
illappct · 1965
1 sentence

1978While the foregoing, without more, is sufficient basis for disposition of this appeal, “we feel this case is one where we might, with profit, set forth an alternative ground for the decision we have reached, for on substantive grounds alone, the opinion of the lower court must be affirmed.” (Berber v. Hass (1965), 57 Ill.

11978–1978
Mart Dias v. Eden Twp. Hospital District green
cal · 1962
2 sentences

1970The California court in Dias v. Eden Township Hospital Dist., 57 Cal.2d 502 , 370 P.2d 334, 335 , sustained the constitutionality of that requirement, and rejected the argument of arbitrary classification, similar to that interposed by plaintiff here, stating: “The principal purpose of such statutes is to give the public entity timely notice of the nature of claims against it so that it may investigate and settle those of merit without litigation. [Citation.] To the extent that immunity is abrogated the importance of these considerations is increased * * *.

1970The California court in Dias v. Eden Township Hospital Dist., 57 Cal.2d 502 , 370 P.2d 334, 335 , sustained the constitutionality of that requirement, and rejected the argument of arbitrary classification, similar to that interposed by plaintiff here, stating: “The principal purpose of such statutes is to give the public entity timely notice of the nature of claims against it so that it may investigate and settle those of merit without litigation. [Citation.] To the extent that immunity is abrogated the importance of these considerations is increased * * *.

11970–1970
Meeks v. Georgia Southern & Florida Railway Co. green
scotus · 1964
1 sentence

1968As the Supreme Court of California stated in Union Oil Co. v. State Board of Equalization (1963), 60 Cal.2d 441 , 386 P.2d 496 , 34 Cal. Rpt. 872, appeal dismissed (1964), 377 U.S. 404 , 12 L.

11968–1968
Union Oil Co. v. State Board of Equalization green
cal · 1963
2 sentences

1968As the Supreme Court of California stated in Union Oil Co. v. State Board of Equalization (1963), 60 Cal.2d 441 , 386 P.2d 496 , 34 Cal. Rpt. 872, appeal dismissed (1964), 377 U.S. 404 , 12 L.

1968As the Supreme Court of California stated in Union Oil Co. v. State Board of Equalization (1963), 60 Cal.2d 441 , 386 P.2d 496 , 34 Cal. Rpt. 872, appeal dismissed (1964), 377 U.S. 404 , 12 L.

11968–1968
Williams v. United States green
scotus · 1964
1 sentence

1968As the Supreme Court of California stated in Union Oil Co. v. State Board of Equalization (1963), 60 Cal.2d 441 , 386 P.2d 496 , 34 Cal. Rpt. 872, appeal dismissed (1964), 377 U.S. 404 , 12 L.

11968–1968
Cusack v. Teitel Film Corp. green
ill · 1967
11968–1968
The People v. Sikora green
ill · 1965
1 sentence

1968(People v. Sikora, 32 Ill.2d at 264 ; Cusack v. Teitel Film Corp., 38 Ill.2d 53, 68 .) In those cases we found it unnecessary to resolve this issue since no evidence of any State standard was offered or received and the trial judge did not appraise the subject material in terms of an exclusively local standard.

11968–1968
People ex rel. Elbers v. Marquardt neutral
ill · 1919
11919–1919

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-615 (7) IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-1003 (4) USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (4)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

TX 46 (1975–2025) CA 44 (1939–2018) IL 40 (1919–2023) PA 40 (1911–2017) FL 34 (1971–2026) NY 31 (1923–2024) LA 24 (1942–2023) WA 22 (1972–2024) MN 22 (1960–2016) MO 15 (1878–2018) OH 13 (1935–2022) CO 12 (1981–2024) AZ 11 (1966–2019) CT 11 (1984–2017) TN 11 (1979–2022) MA 11 (1975–2008) IN 10 (1895–2012) IA 10 (1974–2025) MS 9 (1975–2010) UT 9 (1981–2022) NJ 9 (1964–1990) MD 9 (1962–2014) OR 8 (1958–2026) MI 8 (1975–2021) NC 8 (1915–2001) VA 7 (1980–2024) GA 7 (1944–2022) OK 7 (1973–2015) NV 6 (1999–2021) ID 6 (1976–1997) AL 5 (1976–2000) WI 4 (1980–2003) WV 4 (1965–1995) AK 4 (1969–2013) ND 4 (1984–2008) KS 4 (1975–2018) KY 3 (2004–2021) DC 3 (1981–2021) HI 3 (1930–1993) MT 3 (1973–2006) AR 2 (2001–2014) SC 2 (1952–1952) NE 2 (2002–2016) ME 2 (1980–2002)

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