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application of the general rule in Illinois

33 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1881–2022 1 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
St. Mary's Hospital v. Auburngreen
illappct · 1984 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Mary's Hospital, 128 Ill.App.3d at 750 , 84 Ill.Dec. 55 , 471 N.E.2d 584 (explaining Jordan ).

2007Mary's Hospital, 128 Ill.App.3d at 750 , 84 Ill.Dec. 55 , 471 N.E.2d 584 (explaining Jordan ).

12
Malatesta v. Leichtergreen
illappct · 1989 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See Malatesta v. Leichter, 186 Ill.

11
People v. Holtgreen
ill · 1982 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018That resulted in the application of the general rule precluding prosecution for *772 *501 the murder in Illinois." Id. at 144 (remarks of Representative McCracken).

2018Representative McCracken went on to explain how the amendment to the Criminal Code would affect Illinois' geographical jurisdiction over the offense of felony murder: "What this will do, or what it seeks to do, is state... in effect, overrule that [ Holt ] decision holding that the underlying forcible Felony attempt or commission, is an element in the offense of Felony Murder. * * * This [amendment] would bring us within the general rule that where any element of the crime is committed in Illinois, that crime may be prosecuted in Illinois regardless of where it ultimately or otherwise occurred

11
People v. Bonegreen
illappct · 1987 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
1 sentence

1988See People v. Bone (1987), 154 Ill.

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Stewart v. Mister Softee of Illinois, Inc.green
illappct · 1966 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1968–1968
1 sentence

1968Compare Stewart v. Mister Softee of Illinois, Inc., 75 Ill App2d 328, 221 NE2d 11 (1966) and Sargent v. Interstate Bakeries, Inc., 86 Ill App2d 187, 229 NE2d 769 (1967).

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Sargent v. Interstate Bakeries, Inc.green
illappct · 1967 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1968–1968
1 sentence

1968Compare Stewart v. Mister Softee of Illinois, Inc., 75 Ill App2d 328, 221 NE2d 11 (1966) and Sargent v. Interstate Bakeries, Inc., 86 Ill App2d 187, 229 NE2d 769 (1967).

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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 (33)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Stanley green
illappct · 2009
2 sentences

2019We find support for this interpretation in the Committee Comments to section 4–9, explaining that: ‘[A] mental-state 14 1-16-2563 requirement should be implied as an application of the general rule that an offense consists of an act accompanied by a culpable mental state, as expressed in 4–3.’ [Citation.]” Id.

2019We find support for this interpretation in the Committee Comments to section 4–9, explaining that: ‘[A] mental-state 14 1-16-2563 requirement should be implied as an application of the general rule that an offense consists of an act accompanied by a culpable mental state, as expressed in 4–3.’ [Citation.]” Id.

42019–2019
Gruse v. Belline green
illappct · 1985
2 sentences

2008As an example of the application of the general rule, the court cited Gruse v. Belline, 138 Ill.

2008As an example of the application of the general rule, the court cited Gruse v. Belline, 138 Ill.

22008–2008
Harley v. Sanitary District neutral
illappct · 1894
2 sentences

1975The court stated at 632: “[W]e see nothing to prevent the application of the general rule, that chancery will not entertain a bill to specifically enforce contracts relating to personal property; nor contracts which by their terms call for a succession of acts whose performance cannot be consummated by one transaction, and which require protracted supervision and direction.” (Accord, Harley v. Sanitary District, 54 Ill.App. 337, 1894 .) There is no doubt but that the .specific performance of the building and construction part of the contract at issue in this case would require a succession of

1975The court stated at 632: "[W]e see nothing to prevent the application of the general rule, that chancery will not entertain a bill to specifically enforce contracts relating to personal property; nor contracts which by their terms call for a succession of acts whose performance cannot be consummated by one transaction, and which require protracted supervision and direction." (Accord, Harley v. Sanitary District, 54 Ill.

21975–1975
Kevin Taylor v. Jerry D. Gilmore green
ca7 · 1992
2 sentences

1993(Taylor, 954 F.2d at 452-53 .) Although this principle had not previously been applied to the murder and manslaughter instructions at issue, the court observed that the application of the general principle to particular instructions was a “quintessentially factual determination.” ( 954 F.2d at 453 .) Thus, the court concluded, “[t]o assert that Falconer was new, because it was the first case to assert that a particular set of instructions was ambiguous and susceptible to different interpretations, would obliterate the distinction between rules and their applications, and thereby contravene the

1993(Taylor, 954 F.2d at 452-53 .) Although this principle had not previously been applied to the murder and manslaughter instructions at issue, the court observed that the application of the general principle to particular instructions was a “quintessentially factual determination.” ( 954 F.2d at 453 .) Thus, the court concluded, “[t]o assert that Falconer was new, because it was the first case to assert that a particular set of instructions was ambiguous and susceptible to different interpretations, would obliterate the distinction between rules and their applications, and thereby contravene the

11993–1993
Connecticut v. Johnson green
scotus · 1983
2 sentences

1993The court also found precedent for Falconer in Connecticut v. Johnson (1983), 460 U.S. 73 , 74 L.

1993The court also found precedent for Falconer in Connecticut v. Johnson (1983), 460 U.S. 73 , 74 L.

11993–1993
People v. Hattery green
ill · 1985
1 sentence

1988(See People v. Hattery (1985), 109 Ill. 2d 449 , 488 N.E .2d 513.) Where the facts do not warrant the application of the general rule, the two-prong test of Strickland is to be followed.

11988–1988
Ewell v. Daggs green
· 1883
2 sentences

1987(See Ewell v. Daggs (1883), 108 U.S. 143 , 27 L.

1987(See Ewell v. Daggs (1883), 108 U.S. 143 , 27 L.

11987–1987
Nelson v. Union Wire Rope Corp. green
ill · 1964
2 sentences

1984(See Nelson v. Union Wire Rope Corp. (1964), 31 Ill. 2d 69, 74 , 199 N.E.2d 769, 773 .) In Jones, the landlord had failed to perform a service that it had been performing on request.

1984(See Nelson v. Union Wire Rope Corp. (1964), 31 Ill. 2d 69, 74 , 199 N.E.2d 769, 773 .) In Jones, the landlord had failed to perform a service that it had been performing on request.

11984–1984
Kubala v. Dudlow green
illappct · 1958
2 sentences

1983App. 2d 463, 469 , 150 N.E.2d 643, 646 .) The court concluded on the point by stating: “We have carefully examined the complaint in this case and are of the opinion that the complaint brings this cause of action within the application of the general rule above noted [section 368 of the Restatement (Second) of Torts].” ( 17 Ill.

1983App. 2d 463, 469 , 150 N.E.2d 643, 646 .) The court concluded on the point by stating: “We have carefully examined the complaint in this case and are of the opinion that the complaint brings this cause of action within the application of the general rule above noted [section 368 of the Restatement (Second) of Torts].” ( 17 Ill.

11983–1983
Kerns v. Engelke green
ill · 1979
1 sentence

1980App. 3d 323 , 369 N.E.2d 1284 , affd (1979), 76 Ill. 2d 154 .) Describing defects in these terms is a matter of convenience, and a way of analyzing aspects of a product without necessarily creating distinctions, in the application of the general rule.

11980–1980
Kerns v. Engelke green
illappct · 1977
1 sentence

1980App. 3d 323 , 369 N.E.2d 1284 , affd (1979), 76 Ill. 2d 154 .) Describing defects in these terms is a matter of convenience, and a way of analyzing aspects of a product without necessarily creating distinctions, in the application of the general rule.

11980–1980
Charbonneau v. MacRury green
· 1931
1 sentence

1979The court stated, “[ejither a new standard denoting the average person of the minor’s age and development must be taken as the yardstick, or else allowance must be made of the minor’s stage of development as one of the circumstances incident to the application of the general rule of reasonable care.” ( 84 N.H. 501, 510 .) The court found that as a practical matter it was not important which course was pursued but was inclined to approve the latter, since it supported the theory that reasonable care under all circumstances is a universal rule, and it would be easier to apply the law to the fact

11979–1979
People v. Brown green
ill · 1972
2 sentences

1975While as a general rule claims which were or could have been raised on direct appeal may not later be raised in a petition for post-conviction relief (People v. Brown, 52 Ill.2d 227 , 287 N.E.2d 663 ; People v. Kamsler, 40 Ill.2d 532 , 240 N.E.2d 590 ), a reviewing court will relax the application of the general rule where fundamental fairness so requires (People v. Nichols, 51 Ill.2d 244 , 281 N.E.2d 873 ; People v. Hamby, 32 Ill.2d 291 , 205 N.E.2d 456 ; People v. Martinez, 14 Ill.App.3d 775 , 303 N.E.2d 442 ).

1975While as a general rule claims which were or could have been raised on direct appeal may not later be raised in a petition for post-conviction relief (People v. Brown, 52 Ill.2d 227 , 287 N.E.2d 663 ; People v. Kamsler, 40 Ill.2d 532 , 240 N.E.2d 590 ), a reviewing court will relax the application of the general rule where fundamental fairness so requires (People v. Nichols, 51 Ill.2d 244 , 281 N.E.2d 873 ; People v. Hamby, 32 Ill.2d 291 , 205 N.E.2d 456 ; People v. Martinez, 14 Ill.App.3d 775 , 303 N.E.2d 442 ).

11975–1975
People v. Nichols green
ill · 1972
2 sentences

1975While as a general rule claims which were or could have been raised on direct appeal may not later be raised in a petition for post-conviction relief (People v. Brown, 52 Ill.2d 227 , 287 N.E.2d 663 ; People v. Kamsler, 40 Ill.2d 532 , 240 N.E.2d 590 ), a reviewing court will relax the application of the general rule where fundamental fairness so requires (People v. Nichols, 51 Ill.2d 244 , 281 N.E.2d 873 ; People v. Hamby, 32 Ill.2d 291 , 205 N.E.2d 456 ; People v. Martinez, 14 Ill.App.3d 775 , 303 N.E.2d 442 ).

1975While as a general rule claims which were or could have been raised on direct appeal may not later be raised in a petition for post-conviction relief (People v. Brown, 52 Ill.2d 227 , 287 N.E.2d 663 ; People v. Kamsler, 40 Ill.2d 532 , 240 N.E.2d 590 ), a reviewing court will relax the application of the general rule where fundamental fairness so requires (People v. Nichols, 51 Ill.2d 244 , 281 N.E.2d 873 ; People v. Hamby, 32 Ill.2d 291 , 205 N.E.2d 456 ; People v. Martinez, 14 Ill.App.3d 775 , 303 N.E.2d 442 ).

11975–1975
The PEOPLE v. Kamsler neutral
ill · 1968
2 sentences

1975While as a general rule claims which were or could have been raised on direct appeal may not later be raised in a petition for post-conviction relief (People v. Brown, 52 Ill.2d 227 , 287 N.E.2d 663 ; People v. Kamsler, 40 Ill.2d 532 , 240 N.E.2d 590 ), a reviewing court will relax the application of the general rule where fundamental fairness so requires (People v. Nichols, 51 Ill.2d 244 , 281 N.E.2d 873 ; People v. Hamby, 32 Ill.2d 291 , 205 N.E.2d 456 ; People v. Martinez, 14 Ill.App.3d 775 , 303 N.E.2d 442 ).

1975While as a general rule claims which were or could have been raised on direct appeal may not later be raised in a petition for post-conviction relief (People v. Brown, 52 Ill.2d 227 , 287 N.E.2d 663 ; People v. Kamsler, 40 Ill.2d 532 , 240 N.E.2d 590 ), a reviewing court will relax the application of the general rule where fundamental fairness so requires (People v. Nichols, 51 Ill.2d 244 , 281 N.E.2d 873 ; People v. Hamby, 32 Ill.2d 291 , 205 N.E.2d 456 ; People v. Martinez, 14 Ill.App.3d 775 , 303 N.E.2d 442 ).

11975–1975
The PEOPLE v. Hamby green
ill · 1965
2 sentences

1975While as a general rule claims which were or could have been raised on direct appeal may not later be raised in a petition for post-conviction relief (People v. Brown, 52 Ill.2d 227 , 287 N.E.2d 663 ; People v. Kamsler, 40 Ill.2d 532 , 240 N.E.2d 590 ), a reviewing court will relax the application of the general rule where fundamental fairness so requires (People v. Nichols, 51 Ill.2d 244 , 281 N.E.2d 873 ; People v. Hamby, 32 Ill.2d 291 , 205 N.E.2d 456 ; People v. Martinez, 14 Ill.App.3d 775 , 303 N.E.2d 442 ).

1975While as a general rule claims which were or could have been raised on direct appeal may not later be raised in a petition for post-conviction relief (People v. Brown, 52 Ill.2d 227 , 287 N.E.2d 663 ; People v. Kamsler, 40 Ill.2d 532 , 240 N.E.2d 590 ), a reviewing court will relax the application of the general rule where fundamental fairness so requires (People v. Nichols, 51 Ill.2d 244 , 281 N.E.2d 873 ; People v. Hamby, 32 Ill.2d 291 , 205 N.E.2d 456 ; People v. Martinez, 14 Ill.App.3d 775 , 303 N.E.2d 442 ).

11975–1975
People v. Martinez neutral
illappct · 1973
2 sentences

1975While as a general rule claims which were or could have been raised on direct appeal may not later be raised in a petition for post-conviction relief (People v. Brown, 52 Ill.2d 227 , 287 N.E.2d 663 ; People v. Kamsler, 40 Ill.2d 532 , 240 N.E.2d 590 ), a reviewing court will relax the application of the general rule where fundamental fairness so requires (People v. Nichols, 51 Ill.2d 244 , 281 N.E.2d 873 ; People v. Hamby, 32 Ill.2d 291 , 205 N.E.2d 456 ; People v. Martinez, 14 Ill.App.3d 775 , 303 N.E.2d 442 ).

1975While as a general rule claims which were or could have been raised on direct appeal may not later be raised in a petition for post-conviction relief (People v. Brown, 52 Ill.2d 227 , 287 N.E.2d 663 ; People v. Kamsler, 40 Ill.2d 532 , 240 N.E.2d 590 ), a reviewing court will relax the application of the general rule where fundamental fairness so requires (People v. Nichols, 51 Ill.2d 244 , 281 N.E.2d 873 ; People v. Hamby, 32 Ill.2d 291 , 205 N.E.2d 456 ; People v. Martinez, 14 Ill.App.3d 775 , 303 N.E.2d 442 ).

11975–1975
People v. Kaprelian green
illappct · 1972
2 sentences

1974(People v. Catlett, 48 Ill.2d 56, 64 , 268 N.E.2d 378 .) An example of the application of the general rule regarding reasonable doubt in a bench trial involving a charge of theft is People v. Kaprelian, 6 Ill.App.3d 1066, 1072 , 286 N.E.2d 613 .

1974(People v. Catlett, 48 Ill.2d 56, 64 , 268 N.E.2d 378 .) An example of the application of the general rule regarding reasonable doubt in a bench trial involving a charge of theft is People v. Kaprelian, 6 Ill.App.3d 1066, 1072 , 286 N.E.2d 613 .

11974–1974
The PEOPLE v. Catlett green
ill · 1971
2 sentences

1974(People v. Catlett, 48 Ill.2d 56, 64 , 268 N.E.2d 378 .) An example of the application of the general rule regarding reasonable doubt in a bench trial involving a charge of theft is People v. Kaprelian, 6 Ill.App.3d 1066, 1072 , 286 N.E.2d 613 .

1974(People v. Catlett, 48 Ill.2d 56, 64 , 268 N.E.2d 378 .) An example of the application of the general rule regarding reasonable doubt in a bench trial involving a charge of theft is People v. Kaprelian, 6 Ill.App.3d 1066, 1072 , 286 N.E.2d 613 .

11974–1974
Morris v. Beatty neutral
ill · 1945
1 sentence

1953(See, e.g., Laws, 1827, p. 318, sec. 32; Hayes v. Caldwell, 5 Gilm. 33 ; Morris v. Beatty, 390 Ill. 568, 571 .) Plaintiff suggests that subsequent new trials may also result in verdicts and judgments in her favor, followed by reversal and remandment in the Appellate Court, so that review in this court-could never be had.

11953–1953
Ramsey v. Carter Oil Co. neutral
ca7 · 1949
1 sentence

1950Ramsey v. Carter Oil Co., 74 F. Supp. 481 , affirmed in 172 F.2d 622 .

11950–1950
Ramsey v. Carter Oil Co. green
illinoised · 1947
2 sentences

1950Ramsey v. Carter Oil Co., 74 F. Supp. 481 , affirmed in 172 F.2d 622 .

1950Ramsey v. Carter Oil Co., 74 F. Supp. 481 , affirmed in 172 F. (2d) 622.

11950–1950
Dinsmoor v. Rowse neutral
· 1904
1 sentence

1946In Dinsmoor v. Rowse, 211 Ill. 317 , it was held that on remandment with directions to proceed in conformity with the views expressed in the opinion, if it appeared from the opinion that the grounds of reversal might be obviated by amendment of the pleadings or the introduction of additional evidence, it was the duty of the trial court to redocket the cause and permit amendments and allow additional evidence.

11946–1946
In re Roth green
ohnd · 1920
1 sentence

1936That this is the rule seems too well settled to require citation of authority.” The court then referred to In re Roth, 272 Fed. 516 , and continuing said that the general rule stated in the Roth case was “that, if the mortgagee sees fit to enter into contractual relations with the grantee of the mortgagor, then the mortgagee ‘makes himself a party thereto, and must in so contracting and henceforward deal with the parties in view of that changed relationship.

11936–1936
Lee v. Chicago League Ball Club neutral
illappct · 1912
11930–1930
Commonwealth ex rel. United States v. Lewis neutral
· 1814
11929–1929
Dunlap v. County of Gallatin neutral
ill · 1853
11929–1929
Annis v. Bonar neutral
ill · 1877
11925–1925
Harting v. Jockers neutral
ill · 1891
11925–1925
Metropolitan Street-railway Co. v. Gilbert neutral
kan · 1904
11923–1923
Babcock v. Trice green
ill · 1857
11919–1919
Illinois Central Railroad v. Phillips neutral
ill · 1870
11916–1916
Hicks v. Russell neutral
ill · 1874
11881–1881

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 720 ILCS 5/18-3 (4) IL § 720 ILCS 5/24-5 (4) IL § 720 ILCS 5/4-2 (4) IL § 720 ILCS 5/18-4 (3) USC § 11u.s.c.1301 (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

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