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case for an evidentiary hearing in Illinois

35 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1973–2025 6 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Haudrich v. Howmedica, Inc.green
ill · 1996 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018"It is well settled that issues not raised in the trial court are deemed waived and may not be raised for the first time on appeal." Haudrich v. Howmedica, Inc. , 169 Ill. 2d 525 , 536, 215 Ill.Dec. 108 , 662 N.E.2d 1248 (1996). ¶ 41 Plaintiff contends, however, that waiver does not bar her claims because she is not asking this court to decide the issue but, rather, requesting that we remand the case for an evidentiary hearing to determine Ford's competency.

2018"It is well settled that issues not raised in the trial court are deemed waived and may not be raised for the first time on appeal." Haudrich v. Howmedica, Inc. , 169 Ill. 2d 525 , 536, 215 Ill.Dec. 108 , 662 N.E.2d 1248 (1996). ¶ 41 Plaintiff contends, however, that waiver does not bar her claims because she is not asking this court to decide the issue but, rather, requesting that we remand the case for an evidentiary hearing to determine Ford's competency.

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People v. Sandersgreen
ill · 2016 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2017–2018
2 sentences

2018See, e.g., Sanders, 2016 IL 118123, ¶ 48 (witness’s new claim that he shot victim once, in back of head, was positively rebutted by trial record, where pathologist demonstrated victim was shot twice in back of head and died of “multiple gunshot wounds”). ¶ 125 That procedure, as interpreted by our supreme court, separates those petitions that afford a defendant no meaningful chance of success from those that bear further scrutiny—not a new trial, not even an evidentiary hearing, but merely the appointment of a lawyer to help the defendant make the case for an evidentiary hearing. ¶ 126 This ca

2017See, e.g. , Sanders , 2016 IL 118123 , ¶ 48, 399 Ill.Dec. 732 , 47 N.E.3d 237 (witness's new claim that he shot victim once, in back of head, was positively rebutted by trial record, where pathologist demonstrated victim was shot twice in back of head and died of "multiple gunshot wounds"). ¶ 125 That procedure, as interpreted by our supreme court, separates those petitions that afford a defendant no meaningful chance of success from those that bear further scrutiny-not a new trial, not even an evidentiary hearing, but merely the appointment of a lawyer to help the defendant make the case for

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People v. Minnisgreen
ill · 2016 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2017–2018
2 sentences

2018See Minnis, 2016 IL 119563, ¶ 19 (refusing to consider an as-applied challenge in the absence of an evidentiary hearing); Rizzo, 2016 IL 118599, ¶ 26 (determining that a circuit court cannot make an as-applied constitutional ruling in the absence of an evidentiary hearing); Mosley, 2015 IL 115872, ¶ 46 (same).

2017See Minnis , 2016 IL 119563 , ¶ 19, 409 Ill.Dec. 60 , 67 N.E.3d 272 (refusing to consider an as-applied challenge in the absence of an evidentiary hearing); Rizzo , 2016 IL 118599 , ¶ 26, 406 Ill.Dec. 488 , 61 N.E.3d 92 (determining that a circuit court cannot make an as-applied constitutional ruling in the absence of an evidentiary hearing); Mosley , 2015 IL 115872 , ¶ 46, 392 Ill.Dec. 588 , 33 N.E.3d 137 (same).

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People v. Hendersongreen
ill · 2013 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Id. at 135 , 886 N.E.2d at 1009-10 ; see also People v. Henderson, 2013 IL 114040, ¶ 22 , 989 N.E.2d 192 ("Bew and Massaro demonstrate that where, as here, the defendant's claim of ineffectiveness is based on counsel's failure to file a suppression motion, the record will fre- - 27 - quently be incomplete or inadequate to evaluate that claim because the record was not created for that purpose."). ¶ 106 In another case the majority cites, Campbell, the Seventh Circuit remanded the case for an evidentiary hearing on an alleged omission by defense counsel: the failure to inter- view some witnesse

2016Id. at 135 , 886 N.E.2d at 1009-10 ; see also People v. Henderson, 2013 IL 114040, ¶ 22 , 989 N.E.2d 192 ("Bew and Massaro demonstrate that where, as here, the defendant's claim of ineffectiveness is based on counsel's failure to file a suppression - 27 - motion, the record will frequently be incomplete or inadequate to evaluate that claim because the record was not created for that purpose."). ¶ 103 In another case the majority cites, Campbell, the Seventh Circuit remanded the case for an evidentiary hearing on an alleged omission by defense counsel: the failure to interview some witnesses wh

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People v. Browngreen
ill · 1996 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998As defendant notes, we considered and rejected this argument in People v. Brown , 172 Ill. 2d 1, 55-57 (1996).

1998As defendant notes, we considered and rejected this argument in People v. Brown, 172 Ill. 2d 1, 55-57 (1996).

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People v. Rizzogreen
ill · 2016 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2017–2018
2 sentences

2018See Minnis, 2016 IL 119563, ¶ 19 (refusing to consider an as-applied challenge in the absence of an evidentiary hearing); Rizzo, 2016 IL 118599, ¶ 26 (determining that a circuit court cannot make an as-applied constitutional ruling in the absence of an evidentiary hearing); Mosley, 2015 IL 115872, ¶ 46 (same).

2017See Minnis , 2016 IL 119563 , ¶ 19, 409 Ill.Dec. 60 , 67 N.E.3d 272 (refusing to consider an as-applied challenge in the absence of an evidentiary hearing); Rizzo , 2016 IL 118599 , ¶ 26, 406 Ill.Dec. 488 , 61 N.E.3d 92 (determining that a circuit court cannot make an as-applied constitutional ruling in the absence of an evidentiary hearing); Mosley , 2015 IL 115872 , ¶ 46, 392 Ill.Dec. 588 , 33 N.E.3d 137 (same).

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People v. Mosleygreen
ill · 2015 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2017–2018
2 sentences

2018See Minnis, 2016 IL 119563, ¶ 19 (refusing to consider an as-applied challenge in the absence of an evidentiary hearing); Rizzo, 2016 IL 118599, ¶ 26 (determining that a circuit court cannot make an as-applied constitutional ruling in the absence of an evidentiary hearing); Mosley, 2015 IL 115872, ¶ 46 (same).

2017See Minnis , 2016 IL 119563 , ¶ 19, 409 Ill.Dec. 60 , 67 N.E.3d 272 (refusing to consider an as-applied challenge in the absence of an evidentiary hearing); Rizzo , 2016 IL 118599 , ¶ 26, 406 Ill.Dec. 488 , 61 N.E.3d 92 (determining that a circuit court cannot make an as-applied constitutional ruling in the absence of an evidentiary hearing); Mosley , 2015 IL 115872 , ¶ 46, 392 Ill.Dec. 588 , 33 N.E.3d 137 (same).

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Steiner v. Eckertgreen
illappct · 2013 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See Steiner v. Eckert, 2013 IL App (2d) 121290, ¶ 21 (“[a]n evidentiary hearing regarding the formation and terms of a settlement agreement is appropriate when there are disputed factual issues in that regard and additional evidence is necessary to satisfactorily resolve the issues”).

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People v. Scottgreen
ill · 2000 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Postconviction proceedings are limited “ ‘to constitutional matters which have not been, and could not have been, previously adjudicated.’ ” People v. Scott, 194 Ill. 2d 268, 273-74 (2000) (quoting People v. Winsett, 153 Ill. 2d 335, 346 (1992)).

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People v. Winsettgreen
ill · 1992 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Postconviction proceedings are limited “ ‘to constitutional matters which have not been, and could not have been, previously adjudicated.’ ” People v. Scott, 194 Ill. 2d 268, 273-74 (2000) (quoting People v. Winsett, 153 Ill. 2d 335, 346 (1992)).

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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 (19)

CaseCitedYears
Bank of America, N.A. v. Adeyiga green
illappct · 2014
2 sentences

2018In our analysis, we repeatedly noted that (1) the borrowers had filed affidavits denying receipt of a grace period notice, (2) the bank did not contend that notice was mailed, and (3) the only basis for finding such a notice was the pro se answer “in which [the borrower] supposedly admitted an unstated allegation by failing to deny it.” Adeyiga, 2014 IL App (1st) 131252, ¶ 107 .

2018In our analysis, we repeatedly noted that (1) the borrowers had filed affidavits denying receipt of a grace period notice, (2) the bank did *397 not contend that notice was mailed, and (3) the only basis for finding such a notice was the pro se answer "in which [the borrower] supposedly admitted an unstated allegation by failing to deny it." Adeyiga , 2014 IL App (1st) 131252 , ¶ 107, 390 Ill.Dec. 431 , 29 N.E.3d 60 .

22018–2018
People v. Bew green
ill · 2008
2 sentences

2016Id. at 135 , 886 N.E.2d at 1009-10 ; see also People v. Henderson, 2013 IL 114040, ¶ 22 , 989 N.E.2d 192 ("Bew and Massaro demonstrate that where, as here, the defendant's claim of ineffectiveness is based on counsel's failure to file a suppression motion, the record will fre- - 27 - quently be incomplete or inadequate to evaluate that claim because the record was not created for that purpose."). ¶ 106 In another case the majority cites, Campbell, the Seventh Circuit remanded the case for an evidentiary hearing on an alleged omission by defense counsel: the failure to inter- view some witnesse

2016Id. at 135 , 886 N.E.2d at 1009-10 ; see also People v. Henderson, 2013 IL 114040, ¶ 22 , 989 N.E.2d 192 ("Bew and Massaro demonstrate that where, as here, the defendant's claim of ineffectiveness is based on counsel's failure to file a suppression motion, the record will fre- - 27 - quently be incomplete or inadequate to evaluate that claim because the record was not created for that purpose."). ¶ 106 In another case the majority cites, Campbell, the Seventh Circuit remanded the case for an evidentiary hearing on an alleged omission by defense counsel: the failure to inter- view some witnesse

22016–2016
Superior Coal Co. v. Department of Finance green
ill · 1941
2 sentences

2016Superior Coal I ¶ 176 Union Pacific argues that even though, in Superior Coal I, Superior Coal insisted to the supreme court that it was merely a “department,” “branch,” “agent,” or “instrumentality” of Chicago and North Western (Superior Coal I, 377 Ill. at 283-84 ), the supreme court was unconvinced and said: “[T]he separate corporate existence of the two companies has been established and long preserved in the present case, and each corporation has obviously secured substantial economic benefits from its separate existence.” Id. at 291 . ¶ 177 Read in isolation, that sentence does indeed ap

2016Superior Coal I ¶ 176 Union Pacific argues that even though, in Superior Coal I, Superior Coal insisted to the supreme court that it was merely a “department,” “branch,” “agent,” or “instrumentality” of Chicago and North Western (Superior Coal I, 377 Ill. at 283-84 ), the supreme court was unconvinced and said: “[T]he separate corporate existence of the two companies has been established and long preserved in the present case, and each corporation has obviously secured substantial economic benefits from its separate existence.” Id. at 291 . ¶ 177 Read in isolation, that sentence does indeed ap

22015–2016
Teshome Campbell v. Dan Reardon green
ca7 · 2015
2 sentences

2016Campbell, 780 F.3d at 772 .

2016Campbell, 780 F.3d at 772 .

22016–2016
People v. Young green
illappct · 2005
2 sentences

2015App. 3d at 323-24 , 822 N.E.2d at 925-26 . ¶ 10 Young concluded the defendant was entitled to a hearing on his claim that his trial counsel was ineffective and his plea was not voluntary and, therefore, reversed the trial court’s judgment and remanded the case for an evidentiary hearing.

2015App. 3d at 323-24 , 822 N.E.2d at 925-26 . ¶ 10 Young concluded the defendant was entitled to a hearing on his claim that his trial counsel was ineffective and his plea was not voluntary and, therefore, reversed the trial court's judgment and remanded the case for an evidentiary hearing.

22015–2015
People v. Sanchez green
ill · 1989
2 sentences

2006People v. Sanchez, 131 Ill. 2d 417 (1989).

2006People v. Sanchez, 131 Ill. 2d 417 (1989).

22006–2006
Department of Transportation v. Graham green
illappct · 1985
2 sentences

2004Graham , 130 Ill.

2004Graham, 130 Ill.

22004–2004
People v. Hobley green
ill · 1998
2 sentences

2001Hobley, 182 Ill. 2d 404 .

2001Hobley, 182 Ill. 2d at 442-43 .

22001–2001
In Re Marriage of Pitulla green
illappct · 1986
2 sentences

1990In re Marriage of Pitulla (1986), 141 Ill.

1990In re Marriage of Pituita (1986), 141 Ill.

21990–1990
People v. Booth green
ill · 2008
1 sentence

2025Id. at 311 (citing People v. Bumpers, 229 Ill. 2d 632 (2008)).

12025–2025
People v. Wheeler green
illappct · 2009
1 sentence

2025Id. at 311 (citing People v. Bumpers, 229 Ill. 2d 632 (2008)).

12025–2025
People v. Starks green
ill · 1985
1 sentence

2023However, if there is any question as to the scope of the agreement that took place, this court should remand the case for an evidentiary hearing as to the scope of the agreement that took place. - 62 - No. 1-22-0322 ¶ 167 In Starks, 106 Ill. 2d 441 , our supreme court reviewed whether the defendant entered into a pretrial agreement with the State wherein the charges would be dismissed if he passed a polygraph test.

12023–2023
In re Marriage of Simard green
illappct · 1991
1 sentence

2023The court granted the husband’s motion, and the wife asked the court for a “reopening of the case for an evidentiary hearing on all aspects of the case.” Id. at 649-50 .

12023–2023
Goldfarb v. Bautista Concrete, Inc. neutral
illappct · 2019
2 sentences

2021Goldfarb v. Bautista Concrete, Inc., 2019 IL App (1st) 172968, ¶ 20 , 126 N.E.3d 516 . ¶ 46 Nicholas D. asserts the appeal was filed to delay, harass, and increase attorney fees and costs because, even if petitioners were successful on appeal, the result would be to remand the case for an evidentiary hearing which would presumably cost them many times more than the attorney fees already awarded by the circuit court.

2021Goldfarb v. Bautista Concrete, Inc., 2019 IL App (1st) 172968, ¶ 20 , 126 N.E.3d 516 . ¶ 46 Nicholas D. asserts the appeal was filed to delay, harass, and increase attorney fees and costs because, even if petitioners were successful on appeal, the result would be to remand the case for an evidentiary hearing which would presumably cost them many times more than the attorney fees already awarded by the circuit court.

12021–2021
Donelson v. Hinton green
illappct · 2018
1 sentence

2020The Donelson court found (1) “competing evidence” as to when the plaintiff knew of his classification as a sexual predator and (2) “unresolved questions about IDOC’s claim of prejudice.” Donelson, 2018 IL App (3d) 170426, ¶¶ 12-13 .

12020–2020
Bank of America, N.A. v. Adeyiga green
illappct · 2014
1 sentence

2018In our analysis, we repeatedly noted that (1) the borrowers had filed affidavits denying receipt of a grace period notice, (2) the bank did *397 not contend that notice was mailed, and (3) the only basis for finding such a notice was the pro se answer "in which [the borrower] supposedly admitted an unstated allegation by failing to deny it." Adeyiga , 2014 IL App (1st) 131252 , ¶ 107, 390 Ill.Dec. 431 , 29 N.E.3d 60 .

12018–2018
In Re Marriage of Lorenzi green
illappct · 1980
1 sentence

1990Lorenzi.’ In fact, Mrs. Lorenzi’s verified petition does allege fraud. *** It is apparent from both the petition and answers thereto that the matters at issue were dehors the record and could not be determined by the court’s examination of the records in the case. *** Where, as here, however, the facts are controverted, the proof should be presented at an orderly hearing by examination of witnesses, under oath, subject to cross-examination. [Citations].” (Lorenzi, 84 Ill.

11990–1990
People v. Molstad green
illappct · 1983
1 sentence

1984The appellate court vacated the conviction and remanded the case for an evidentiary hearing ( 112 Ill.

11984–1984
People v. Dowling green
ill · 1972
2 sentences

1973The court said: “[W]e think that the deliberate bypassing of counsel .of the contemporaneous-objection rule as a part of trial strategy would have that effect in this case.” The Henry case was cited in People v. Dowling, 51 Ill.2d 370, 373 , 282 N.E.2d 696 , Like Henry, the Dowling case concerned a search and seizure question.

1973The court said: “[W]e think that the deliberate bypassing of counsel .of the contemporaneous-objection rule as a part of trial strategy would have that effect in this case.” The Henry case was cited in People v. Dowling, 51 Ill.2d 370, 373 , 282 N.E.2d 696 , Like Henry, the Dowling case concerned a search and seizure question.

11973–1973

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-619 (8) IL § 725 ILCS 5/122-1 (7) IL § 735 ILCS 5/13-217 (5) IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-616 (5) IL § 725 ILCS 5/115-10.1 (4) IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-1005 (4) IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-622 (3) USC § 28u.s.c.2675 (3)

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

NM 94 (1991–2026) PA 72 (1967–2023) FL 53 (1981–2025) LA 47 (1980–2018) GA 39 (1986–2022) IL 35 (1973–2025) MI 23 (1974–2025) KS 18 (1969–2022) MS 17 (1992–2024) TN 16 (1970–2019) MO 13 (1975–2024) CT 11 (1988–2024) AL 10 (1985–2015) OK 8 (1983–2022) MD 8 (1967–2024) OH 8 (2001–2022) AZ 7 (1980–1997) CO 7 (1989–2025) UT 7 (1988–2022) MT 7 (2008–2009) CA 7 (1978–2025) WI 6 (1996–2026) MA 6 (1987–2018) IA 6 (2017–2022) MN 6 (1988–2016) VA 5 (1991–2020) ID 5 (1986–2021) WA 5 (1967–2005) TX 5 (1983–2018) NJ 4 (1997–2025) IN 4 (1980–2020) DC 4 (2011–2013) RI 4 (1981–1994) NV 4 (1974–2003) NH 3 (1975–2002) NY 3 (1975–1978) SC 3 (2005–2015) NC 2 (2011–2012) AR 2 (2014–2019) ND 2 (1978–2006) KY 2 (2017–2017) WY 2 (2013–2024) WV 2 (1986–2003)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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