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statutory construction principle in Illinois

31 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1984–2026 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 (12)

CaseFollowedCited
Knolls Condominium Ass'n v. Harmsgreen
ill · 2002 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See Knolls, 202 Ill. 2d at 459 .

2014See Knolls, 202 Ill. 2d at 459 .

33
In Re Application of County Collectorgreen
ill · 1989 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006In re Application of the County Collector, 132 Ill. 2d 64, 72 (1989).

2006In re Application of the County Collector, 132 Ill. 2d 64, 72 (1989).

22
Holzer v. Motorola Lighting, Inc.green
illappct · 1998 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See Holzer v. Motorola Lighting, Inc., 295 Ill.

2005See Holzer v. Motorola Lighting, Inc. , 295 Ill.

22
Jones v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1999 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000Ed. 2d at 319-24, 331 , 119 S. Ct. at 1219-22, 1228 (in determining whether the federal caij acting statute, which increased the maximum punishment of 15 years where either “serious bodily injury” or “death” resulted from the offense, constituted a single offense or three distinct crimes, the Court turned to statutory interpretation to ascertain Congress’s intent and specifically relied on the statutory construction principle of constitutional doubt to construe the statute as establishing three separate offenses; the Court further considered whether the facts of “serious bodily injury” and “de

2000Ed. at 319-24, 331, 119 S. Ct. at 1219-22, 1228 (in determining whether the federal carjacking statute, which increased the maximum punishment of 15 years where either "serious bodily injury" or "death" resulted from the offense, constituted a single offense or three distinct crimes, the Court turned to statutory interpretation to ascertain Congress' intent and specifically relied on the statutory construction principle of constitutional doubt to construe the statute as establishing three separate offenses; the Court further considered whether the facts of "serious bodily injury" and "death" h

22
Almendarez-Torres v. United Statesred
scotus · 1998 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000Ed. at 319-24, 331, 119 S. Ct. at 1219-22, 1228 (in determining whether the federal carjacking statute, which increased the maximum punishment of 15 years where either "serious bodily injury" or "death" resulted from the offense, constituted a single offense or three distinct crimes, the Court turned to statutory interpretation to ascertain Congress' intent and specifically relied on the statutory construction principle of constitutional doubt to construe the statute as establishing three separate offenses; the Court further considered whether the facts of "serious bodily injury" and "death" h

2000Ed. at 319-24, 331, 119 S. Ct. at 1219-22, 1228 (in determining whether the federal carjacking statute, which increased the maximum punishment of 15 years where either "serious bodily injury" or "death" resulted from the offense, constituted a single offense or three distinct crimes, the Court turned to statutory interpretation to ascertain Congress' intent and specifically relied on the statutory construction principle of constitutional doubt to construe the statute as establishing three separate offenses; the Court further considered whether the facts of "serious bodily injury" and "death" h

22
In Interest of CRgreen
illappct · 1991 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999See In re C.R., 221 Ill.

1999See In re C.R., 221 Ill.

22
Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. v. Aldridgegreen
ill · 1997 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. v. Aldridge, 179 Ill.2d 141, 153 , 227 Ill.Dec. 753 , 688 N.E.2d 90 (1997).

2011Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. v. Aldridge, 179 Ill. 2d 141, 153 (1997).

12
In Re Lawrence M.green
ill · 1996 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Courts should not, under the guise of statutory construction, add requirements or impose limitations that are inconsistent with the plain meaning of the statute.” In re Sean A., 349 Ill. App. 3d 964, 970 (2004). 8 Thus, “[i]t is clear that our supreme court has held that a trial court has broad authority at a temporary custody hearing to control the custody of a minor and the services given to him or his parents, even if the DCFS has been granted temporary custody of the minor.” Id. at 971 (citing In re A.H., 195 Ill. 2d 408 , 419-20 (2001)); In re Lawrence M., 172 Ill. 2d 523, 530 (1996). ¶ 2

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In re Sean A.green
illappct · 2004 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026Courts should not, under the guise of statutory construction, add requirements or impose limitations that are inconsistent with the plain meaning of the statute.” In re Sean A., 349 Ill. App. 3d 964, 970 (2004). 8 Thus, “[i]t is clear that our supreme court has held that a trial court has broad authority at a temporary custody hearing to control the custody of a minor and the services given to him or his parents, even if the DCFS has been granted temporary custody of the minor.” Id. at 971 (citing In re A.H., 195 Ill. 2d 408 , 419-20 (2001)); In re Lawrence M., 172 Ill. 2d 523, 530 (1996). ¶ 2

2026Courts should not, under the guise of statutory construction, add requirements or impose limitations that are inconsistent with the plain meaning of the statute.” In re Sean A., 349 Ill. App. 3d 964, 970 (2004). 8 Thus, “[i]t is clear that our supreme court has held that a trial court has broad authority at a temporary custody hearing to control the custody of a minor and the services given to him or his parents, even if the DCFS has been granted temporary custody of the minor.” Id. at 971 (citing In re A.H., 195 Ill. 2d 408 , 419-20 (2001)); In re Lawrence M., 172 Ill. 2d 523, 530 (1996). ¶ 2

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Sprietsma v. Mercury Marinered
ill · 2001 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013See Sprietsma, 197 Ill. 2d at 119 . ¶ 57 Plaintiff, however, argues that the Farm Fresh decision is unreasonable and leads to an absurd result where notice under the direct notice exception is treated differently than notice under the central filing exception.

11
People v. Maggettegreen
ill · 2001 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003People v. Maggette, 195 Ill. 2d 336, 350 , 747 N.E.2d 339, 347 (2001).

2003People v. Maggette, 195 Ill. 2d 336, 350 , 747 N.E.2d 339, 347 (2001).

11
Van's Material Co. v. Department of Revenuegreen
ill · 1989 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998Van’s Material Co. v. Department of Revenue, 131 Ill. 2d 196, 201 , 545 N.E.2d 695, 698 (1989).

1998Van’s Material Co. v. Department of Revenue, 131 Ill. 2d 196, 201 , 545 N.E.2d 695, 698 (1989).

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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 (15)

CaseCitedYears
Eads v. Heritage Enterprises, Inc. green
illappct · 2001
2 sentences

2003The appellate court applied this statutory construction principle. 325 Ill.

2003The appellate court applied this statutory construction principle. 325 Ill.

22003–2003
Du Page Aviation Corp. v. Du Page Airport Authority green
illappct · 1992
2 sentences

2002App. 3d 793 , 594 N.E.2d 1334 (1992) , plaintiffs argue that the statutory construction rule of expressio unis est exclusio alterius applies, pursuant to which a court may find that when certain things are listed or specified in a statute, the legislative intent to exclude all other things from the statute’s operation may be inferred.

2002App. 3d 793 , 594 N.E.2d 1334 (1992), plaintiffs argue that the statutory construction rule of expressio unis est exclusio alterius applies, pursuant to which a court may find that when certain things are listed or specified in a statute, the legislative intent to exclude all other things from the statute’s operation may be inferred.

22002–2002
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Services of Illinois, Inc. v. Clayton green
ill · 1985
2 sentences

1999Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Services, Inc. v. Clayton, 105 Ill. 2d 389 , 475 N.E.2d 536 (1985); Bell Federal Savings & Loan Ass’n v. Wagner, 286 Ill.

1999Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Services, Inc. v. Clayton, 105 Ill. 2d 389 , 475 N.E.2d 536 (1985); Bell Federal Savings & Loan Ass’n v. Wagner, 286 Ill.

21999–1999
People v. McCarthy green
ill · 1989
1 sentence

2025The defendant, however, asks this court to undergo a statutory construction analysis and find that the plain language of section 8-4(c)(1)(E) encompasses different situations on a case-by-case basis depending on the factual circumstances of the offense at issue, and as such, would apply to longstanding relationships comparable to that of husband and wife. ¶ 31 We decline to do so as we find the reasoning in People v. McCarthy, 132 Ill. 2d 331 (1989), instructive on this issue.

12025–2025
Farm Credit Midsouth, Pca, Formerly Known as Eastern Arkansas Production Credit Association v. Farm Fresh Catfish Company green
ca8 · 2004
1 sentence

2013Farm Fresh, 371 F.3d at 454 . ¶ 56 We find the statutory construction analysis undertaken by the Eighth Circuit to be sound.

12013–2013
Mazur v. Quarters Designs, Inc. green
illappct · 1993
1 sentence

2009Mazur, 248 Ill.

12009–2009
Van Meter v. Darien Park Dist. green
ill · 2003
1 sentence

2009“The purpose of a section 2 — 619 motion to dismiss is to dispose of issues of law and easily proved issues of fact at the outset of litigation.” Van Meter v. Darien Park District, 207 Ill. 2d 359 , 367 (2003).

12009–2009
Eads v. Heritage Enterprises, Inc. green
ill · 2003
2 sentences

2003The majority briefly acknowledges and agrees with the appellate court's conclusion that the Act should apply because it is more specifically applicable to plaintiff's cause of action than section 2-622. 203 Ill.2d at 102-03, 272 Ill.Dec. at 590-91 , 787 N.E.2d at 776-77 .

2003The majority briefly acknowledges and agrees with the appellate court's conclusion that the Act should apply because it is more specifically applicable to plaintiff's cause of action than section 2-622. 203 Ill.2d at 102-03, 272 Ill.Dec. at 590-91 , 787 N.E.2d at 776-77 .

12003–2003
Bell Federal Savings & Loan Ass'n v. Wagner green
illappct · 1996
1 sentence

1999Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Services, Inc. v. Clayton, 105 Ill. 2d 389 , 475 N.E.2d 536 (1985); Bell Federal Savings & Loan Ass’n v. Wagner, 286 Ill.

11999–1999
Monahan v. Village of Hinsdale green
illappct · 1991
1 sentence

1996Monahan v. Village of Hinsdale, 210 Ill.

11996–1996
Williams v. Illinois State Scholarship Commission green
ill · 1990
1 sentence

1995(See Williams v. Illinois State Scholarship Comm’n (1990), 139 Ill. 2d 24, 52 .) The collector contends that the Debt Reform Act was intended to allow taxing districts a degree of timing flexibility in the sale and issuance of bonds so that they might financially benefit by obtaining lower interest rates.

11995–1995
Lunde v. Rockford Public Library Board green
illappct · 1987
1 sentence

1992(See Lunde v. Rockford Public Library Board (1987), 153 Ill. App. 3d 803, 809-10 .) We agree that application of that rule to section 1(c) of the Act leads to the inference that the legislature did not intend to make municipal corporations subject to the Act.

11992–1992
Farley v. Marion Power Shovel Co. green
ill · 1975
2 sentences

1986(Farley v. Marion Power Shovel Co. (1975), 60 Ill. 2d 432 , 328 N.E.2d 318 .) We find no plausible reason why this doctrine should not be applied here, where a specific listing follows a general reference to glazed doors.

1986(Farley v. Marion Power Shovel Co. (1975), 60 Ill. 2d 432 , 328 N.E.2d 318 .) We find no plausible reason why this doctrine should not be applied here, where a specific listing follows a general reference to glazed doors.

11986–1986
Village of Schaumburg v. Franberg green
illappct · 1981
1 sentence

1986App. 3d 1 , 424 N.E.2d 1239 .) Under the statutory construction doctrine of ejusdem generis, when general words, such as “including others” or “among others,” follow the enumeration of several specific classes of things or persons, the general words will be construed as applying only to things of the same general class as those specifically enumerated.

11986–1986
Bartkus v. Illinois green
scotus · 1959
1 sentence

1984Ed. 2d 684 , 79 S. Ct. 676 .) The State employs the statutory construction rule that identical or similar terms appearing in different sections of the same statute should be given a consistent meaning.

11984–1984

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 20 ILCS 3855/1-5 (3) IL § 20 ILCS 3855/1-75 (3) IL § 220 ILCS 5/1-102 (3) IL § 220 ILCS 5/10-201 (3) IL § 220 ILCS 5/16-101A (3) IL § 220 ILCS 5/16-108 (3) IL § 220 ILCS 5/16-111.5 (3) IL § 220 ILCS 5/16-115 (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

FL 82 (1974–2024) PA 66 (1980–2026) TX 56 (1961–2025) CA 43 (1959–2026) MI 34 (1984–2026) IL 31 (1984–2026) WA 28 (1994–2021) OR 26 (1916–2026) MD 22 (1993–2025) TN 11 (1981–2020) NM 11 (1991–2024) CT 10 (1978–2024) WI 10 (1989–2020) OH 8 (1992–2026) LA 7 (1980–2021) VT 7 (1995–2018) CO 6 (1992–2013) IA 6 (1957–2017) GA 6 (2014–2025) AZ 5 (1987–2014) VA 5 (2010–2025) NC 5 (1985–2020) ID 5 (1990–2026) WV 5 (1983–2026) NY 4 (1987–2010) AK 4 (1984–2022) SC 4 (2001–2020) KS 3 (2007–2024) HI 3 (2008–2022) AL 3 (1952–2001) AR 3 (1994–2018) WY 3 (2006–2019) NJ 3 (1984–2016) MO 2 (1994–2024) RI 2 (1996–2011) SD 2 (2001–2001)

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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