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32 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1975–2026 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 (7)

CaseFollowedCited
Weisguth v. Supreme Tribe of Ben Hurgreen
ill · 1916 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016At common law, Illinois courts followed the Weisguth rule, which provided " '[i]n case of a voluntary non-suit upon motion of a plaintiff the court has no power to set aside the order of dismissal and re-instate the cause unless at the time the non-suit is taken leave is given the plaintiff to move to set it aside.' " Hawes, 212 Ill. 2d at 99 (quoting Weisguth v. Supreme Tribe of Ben Hur, 272 Ill. 541, 543 (1916)).

2016At common law, Illinois courts followed the Weisguth rule, which provided “ ‘[i]n case of a voluntary non-suit upon motion of a plaintiff the court has no power to set aside the order of dismissal and re-instate the cause unless at the time the non-suit is taken leave is given the plaintiff to move to set it aside.’ ” Hawes, 212 Ill. 2d at 99 (quoting Weisguth v. Supreme Tribe of Ben Hur, 272 Ill. 541, 543 (1916)).

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In Re Person & Estate of Newsomegreen
illappct · 1988 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006In re Person & Estate of Newsome, 173 Ill.App.3d 376, 379 , 123 Ill.Dec. 61 , 527 N.E.2d 524, 525 (1988) ( Newsome ); In re Marriage of Haslett, 257 Ill.App.3d 999, 1006 , 195 Ill.Dec. 874 , 629 N.E.2d 182, 187 (1994); In re Person & Estate of Barnhart, 232 Ill.App.3d 317, 320 , 174 Ill.Dec. 26 , 597 N.E.2d 1238, 1240 (1992).

2006In re Person & Estate of Newsome, 173 Ill.

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People v. Molnargreen
ill · 2006 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025See id. at 519 (citing 720 ILCS 5/4-9 (West 2002)). ¶ 36 The supreme court then considered section 10 of the Act, which read in pertinent part: “Any person who is required to register under this Article who violates any of the provisions of this Article *** is guilty of a Class 4 felony.

2025The court noted that the latter charge “alleged a violation *** of section 10, which -9- states that any person required to register under [the Act] who violates any provision of [the Act] is guilty of a Class 4 felony.” Id. ¶ 35 The supreme court began its analysis by citing section 4-9 of the Criminal Code, which has remained unchanged since Molnar.

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People v. Boykinsgreen
ill · 2017 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021However, the court also noted that in People v. Morris, 236 Ill. 2d 345 , -9- 925 N.E.2d 1069 (2010), it had determined there was “ ‘no precise formula in admonishing a defendant of his MSR obligation’ ” and “ ‘[t]he admonition is sufficient if an ordinary person in the circumstances of the accused would understand it to convey the required warning.’ ” Boykins, 2017 IL 121365, ¶ 16 (quoting Morris, 236 Ill. 2d at 366 ).

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United States v. Knottsgreen
scotus · 1983 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016The Supreme Court began its analysis by emphasizing that the fourth amendment establishes: “a simple baseline, one that for much of our history formed the exclusive basis for its protections: When ‘the Government obtains information by physically intruding’ on persons, houses, papers, or effects, ‘a “search” within the original meaning of the Fourth Amendment’ has ‘undoubtedly occurred.’ ” Jardines, 569 U.S. at ___ , 133 S. Ct. at 1414 (quoting United States v. Jones, 565 U.S. ___ , ___ n.3, 132 S. Ct. 945 , 950 n.3 (2012)). ¶ 23 The Court in Jardines recognized that its decision in Katz v. Un

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Starr v. Barnhartgreen
illappct · 1992 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006In re Person & Estate of Newsome, 173 Ill.App.3d 376, 379 , 123 Ill.Dec. 61 , 527 N.E.2d 524, 525 (1988) ( Newsome ); In re Marriage of Haslett, 257 Ill.App.3d 999, 1006 , 195 Ill.Dec. 874 , 629 N.E.2d 182, 187 (1994); In re Person & Estate of Barnhart, 232 Ill.App.3d 317, 320 , 174 Ill.Dec. 26 , 597 N.E.2d 1238, 1240 (1992).

2006In re Person & Estate of Newsome, 173 Ill.App.3d 376, 379 , 123 Ill.Dec. 61 , 527 N.E.2d 524, 525 (1988) ( Newsome ); In re Marriage of Haslett, 257 Ill.App.3d 999, 1006 , 195 Ill.Dec. 874 , 629 N.E.2d 182, 187 (1994); In re Person & Estate of Barnhart, 232 Ill.App.3d 317, 320 , 174 Ill.Dec. 26 , 597 N.E.2d 1238, 1240 (1992).

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In Re Marriage of Haslettgreen
illappct · 1994 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006In re Person & Estate of Newsome, 173 Ill.App.3d 376, 379 , 123 Ill.Dec. 61 , 527 N.E.2d 524, 525 (1988) ( Newsome ); In re Marriage of Haslett, 257 Ill.App.3d 999, 1006 , 195 Ill.Dec. 874 , 629 N.E.2d 182, 187 (1994); In re Person & Estate of Barnhart, 232 Ill.App.3d 317, 320 , 174 Ill.Dec. 26 , 597 N.E.2d 1238, 1240 (1992).

2006In re Person & Estate of Newsome, 173 Ill.App.3d 376, 379 , 123 Ill.Dec. 61 , 527 N.E.2d 524, 525 (1988) ( Newsome ); In re Marriage of Haslett, 257 Ill.App.3d 999, 1006 , 195 Ill.Dec. 874 , 629 N.E.2d 182, 187 (1994); In re Person & Estate of Barnhart, 232 Ill.App.3d 317, 320 , 174 Ill.Dec. 26 , 597 N.E.2d 1238, 1240 (1992).

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Also cited on this issue (22)

CaseCitedYears
United States v. Jones green
scotus · 2012
2 sentences

2016The Supreme Court began its analysis by emphasizing that the fourth amendment establishes: “a simple baseline, one that for much of our history formed the exclusive basis for its protections: When ‘the Government obtains information by physically intruding’ on persons, houses, papers, or effects, ‘a “search” within the original meaning of the Fourth Amendment’ has ‘undoubtedly occurred.’ ” Jardines, 569 U.S. at ___ , 133 S. Ct. at 1414 (quoting United States v. Jones, 565 U.S. ___ , ___ n.3, 132 S. Ct. 945 , 950 n.3 (2012)). ¶ 23 The Court in Jardines recognized that its decision in Katz v. Un

2015Id. at ___, 133 S. Ct. at 1413 . -7- ¶ 30 The Supreme Court began its analysis by emphasizing the fourth amendment establishes: "a simple baseline, one that for much of our history formed the exclusive basis for its protections: When 'the Government obtains information by physically intruding' on persons, houses, papers, or effects, 'a "search" within the original meaning of the Fourth Amendment' has 'undoubtedly occurred.' " Jardines, 569 U.S. at ___ , 133 S. Ct. at 1414 (quoting United States v. Jones, 565 U.S. ___ , ___ n.3, 132 S. Ct. 945 , 950 n.3 (2012)).

32015–2016
Florida v. Jardines green
scotus · 2013
2 sentences

2016The Supreme Court began its analysis by emphasizing that the fourth amendment establishes: “a simple baseline, one that for much of our history formed the exclusive basis for its protections: When ‘the Government obtains information by physically intruding’ on persons, houses, papers, or effects, ‘a “search” within the original meaning of the Fourth Amendment’ has ‘undoubtedly occurred.’ ” Jardines, 569 U.S. at ___ , 133 S. Ct. at 1414 (quoting United States v. Jones, 565 U.S. ___ , ___ n.3, 132 S. Ct. 945 , 950 n.3 (2012)). ¶ 23 The Court in Jardines recognized that its decision in Katz v. Un

2016The Supreme Court began its analysis by emphasizing that the fourth amendment establishes: “a simple baseline, one that for much of our history formed the exclusive basis for its protections: When ‘the Government obtains information by physically intruding’ on persons, houses, papers, or effects, ‘a “search” within the original meaning of the Fourth Amendment’ has ‘undoubtedly occurred.’ ” Jardines, 569 U.S. at ___ , 133 S. Ct. at 1414 (quoting United States v. Jones, 565 U.S. ___ , ___ n.3, 132 S. Ct. 945 , 950 n.3 (2012)). ¶ 23 The Court in Jardines recognized that its decision in Katz v. Un

32015–2016
Katz v. United States green
scotus · 1967
2 sentences

2016The Supreme Court began its analysis by emphasizing that the fourth amendment establishes: “a simple baseline, one that for much of our history formed the exclusive basis for its protections: When ‘the Government obtains information by physically intruding’ on persons, houses, papers, or effects, ‘a “search” within the original meaning of the Fourth Amendment’ has ‘undoubtedly occurred.’ ” Jardines, 569 U.S. at ___ , 133 S. Ct. at 1414 (quoting United States v. Jones, 565 U.S. ___ , ___ n.3, 132 S. Ct. 945 , 950 n.3 (2012)). ¶ 23 The Court in Jardines recognized that its decision in Katz v. Un

2015Id. at ___, 133 S. Ct. at 1413 . ¶ 30 The Supreme Court began its analysis by emphasizing the fourth amendment establishes: “a simple baseline, one that for much of our history formed the exclusive basis for its protections: When ‘the Government obtains information by physically intruding’ on persons, houses, papers, or effects, ‘a “search” within the original meaning of the Fourth Amendment’ has ‘undoubtedly occurred.’ ” Jardines, 569 U.S. at ___ , 133 S. Ct. at 1414 (quoting United States v. Jones, 565 U.S. ___ , ___ n.3, 132 S. Ct. 945 , 950 n.3 (2012)). -5- The Supreme Court’s decision in

32015–2016
United States v. Rahimi green
scotus · 2024
2 sentences

2026Without examining or even mentioning the term “law-abiding citizens,” the Supreme Court began its analysis as follows: “As we explained in Bruen, the appropriate analysis involves considering whether the challenged regulation is consistent with the principles that underpin our regulatory tradition.” Id. at 692 .

2026Without examining or even mentioning the term “law-abiding citizens,” the Supreme Court began its analysis as follows: “As we explained in Bruen, the appropriate analysis involves considering whether the challenged regulation is consistent with the principles that underpin our regulatory tradition.” Id. at 692 .

22026–2026
Young v. American Mini Theatres, Inc. green
scotus · 1976
2 sentences

2021The Supreme Court began its analysis with the recognition that “[z]oning ordinances adopted by the city of Detroit differentiate between motion picture theaters which exhibit sexually explicit ‘adult’ movies and those which do not.” Id.

2021The Supreme Court began its analysis with the recognition that “[z]oning ordinances adopted by the city of Detroit differentiate between motion picture theaters which exhibit sexually explicit ‘adult’ movies and those which do not.” Id.

22021–2021
State of Illinois v. American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees, Council 31 green
ill · 2016
2 sentences

2018Section 21 of the Labor Relations Act provides that, “Subject to the appropriation power” of the legislature, public employees and the unions representing their employees “may negotiate multi-year collective bargaining agreements.” 5 ILCS 315/21 (West 2014). ¶ 66 The supreme court began its analysis by observing that an arbitration award “is not enforceable if [it] contravenes paramount considerations of public policy.” State/CMS, 2016 IL 118422, ¶ 41 .

2017Section 21 of the Labor Relations Act provides that, "Subject to the appropriation power" of the legislature, public employees and the unions representing their employees "may negotiate multi-year collective bargaining agreements." 5 ILCS 315/21 (West 2014). ¶ 66 The supreme court began its analysis by observing that an arbitration award "is not enforceable if [it] contravenes paramount considerations of public policy." State/CMS , 2016 IL 118422 , ¶ 41, 401 Ill.Dec. 907 , 51 N.E.3d 738 .

22017–2018
Hawes v. Luhr Bros., Inc. green
ill · 2004
2 sentences

2016Id. at 98 . ¶ 18 The supreme court began its analysis with the common-law rule regarding vacating a voluntary dismissal.

2016Id. at 98 . ¶ 18 The supreme court began its analysis with the common-law rule regarding vacating a voluntary dismissal.

22016–2016
Hartlein v. Illinois Power Co. green
ill · 1992
2 sentences

2015On appeal, the supreme court addressed the circuit court's subject matter jurisdiction to enter this preliminary injunction. ¶ 18 The supreme court began its analysis by holding that in workers' compensation proceedings, the circuit court's role is limited under section 19(f) of the Act to "appellate only." Id. at 157 , 601 N.E.2d at 727 .

2015On appeal, the supreme court addressed the circuit court's subject matter jurisdiction to enter this preliminary injunction. ¶ 18 The supreme court began its analysis by holding that in workers' compensation proceedings, the circuit court's role is limited under section 19(f) of the Act to "appellate only." Id. at 157 , 601 N.E.2d at 727 .

22015–2015
Ferentchak v. Village of Frankfort green
ill · 1985
2 sentences

2010The supreme court began its analysis by ruling that the engineer's contract did not create a duty to set the foundation grade levels, but instead specifically provided that the developer of the subdivision "retained control of what was built on the individual lots." Ferentchak, 105 Ill.2d at 480-81 , 86 Ill.Dec. 443 , 475 N.E.2d 822 .

2010The supreme court began its analysis by ruling that the engineer's contract did not create a duty to set the foundation grade levels, but instead specifically provided that the developer of the subdivision "retained control of what was built on the individual lots." Ferentchak, 105 Ill.2d at 480-81 , 86 Ill.Dec. 443 , 475 N.E.2d 822 .

22009–2010
In Re Commitment of Simons green
ill · 2004
2 sentences

2006Simons, 213 Ill. 2d at 535-36 .

2006Simons, 213 Ill. 2d at 535-36 .

22006–2006
Estelle v. Smith green
scotus · 1981
2 sentences

2006The Supreme Court began its analysis by determining that there was no basis to distinguish between the guilt and penalty phases of the defendant’s capital murder trial; “the State is not relieved of the obligation to observe fundamental constitutional guarantees.” Estelle, 451 U.S. at 463 , 68 L.

2006The Supreme Court began its analysis by determining that there was no basis to distinguish between the guilt and penalty phases of the defendant’s capital murder trial; “the State is not relieved of the obligation to observe fundamental constitutional guarantees.” Estelle, 451 U.S. at 463 , 68 L.

22006–2006
Quake Construction, Inc. v. American Airlines, Inc. green
ill · 1990
2 sentences

2005To establish a claim based on promissory estoppel, plaintiff must allege and prove that (1) defendants made an unambiguous promise to plaintiff, (2) plaintiff relied on such promise, (3) plaintiff's reliance was expected and foreseeable by defendants, and (4) plaintiff relied on the promise to its detriment. [Citations.] Plaintiff's reliance must be reasonable and justifiable. [Citations.] Plaintiff may recover on a theory of promissory estoppel despite the absence of a contract. [Citations.]" Quake Construction, Inc. , 141 Ill. 2d at 309-10 .

2005To establish a claim based on promissory estoppel, plaintiff must allege and prove that (1) defendants made an unambiguous promise to plaintiff, (2) plaintiff relied on such promise, (3) plaintiffs reliance was expected and foreseeable by defendants, and (4) plaintiff relied on the promise to its detriment. [Citations.] Plaintiffs reliance must be reasonable and justifiable. [Citations.] Plaintiff may recover on a theory of promissory estoppel despite the absence of a contract. [Citations.]” Quake Construction, Inc., 141 Ill. 2d at 309-10 .

22005–2005
People v. Morris green
ill · 2010
2 sentences

2021However, the court also noted that in People v. Morris, 236 Ill. 2d 345 , -9- 925 N.E.2d 1069 (2010), it had determined there was “ ‘no precise formula in admonishing a defendant of his MSR obligation’ ” and “ ‘[t]he admonition is sufficient if an ordinary person in the circumstances of the accused would understand it to convey the required warning.’ ” Boykins, 2017 IL 121365, ¶ 16 (quoting Morris, 236 Ill. 2d at 366 ).

2021However, the court also noted that in People v. Morris, 236 Ill. 2d 345 , -9- 925 N.E.2d 1069 (2010), it had determined there was “ ‘no precise formula in admonishing a defendant of his MSR obligation’ ” and “ ‘[t]he admonition is sufficient if an ordinary person in the circumstances of the accused would understand it to convey the required warning.’ ” Boykins, 2017 IL 121365, ¶ 16 (quoting Morris, 236 Ill. 2d at 366 ).

12021–2021
People v. Haynes green
ill · 1996
1 sentence

2016The supreme court began its analysis with the now oft-quoted principle that “[s]ubstantial compliance will be sufficient to effectuate a valid waiver if the record indicates that the waiver was made knowingly and voluntarily, and the admonishment the defendant received did not prejudice his rights.” Id. at 236 .

12016–2016
People v. Jones green
ill · 1996
2 sentences

2015Id. at 428-29 . ¶ 74 That did not mean the State had to chemically test each of 100 identically marked and stamped tablets that were all of the same color.

2015Jones, 174 Ill. 2d at 428 . ¶ 73 The supreme court began its analysis by noting that if a defendant were charged with possessing a specific amount of an illegal drug with the intent to deliver it and if there were a lesser included offense of possessing a smaller amount, the weight of the seized drug was an essential element of the offense, an element the State had to prove beyond a reasonable doubt.

12015–2015
Village of Lake Villa v. Stokovich green
ill · 2004
1 sentence

2010This is both a liberty and a property right.’ [Citation.] The phrase ‘restraint necessary to secure the common welfare’ refers to the police power of the state under which the state ‘may act to regulate, restrain or prohibit that which is harmful to the public welfare even though the regulation, restraint or prohibition might interfere with the liberty or property of an individual.’ [Citation.]” Stokovich, 211 Ill. 2d at 124 .

12010–2010
Weather-Tite, Inc. v. University of St. Francis green
ill · 2009
1 sentence

2009Weather-Tite, Inc., 233 Ill. 2d at 391 .

12009–2009
Gilmer v. Interstate/Johnson Lane Corp. green
scotus · 1991
2 sentences

2006Ed. 2d 26 , 111 S. Ct. 1647 (1991), stating: “The Supreme Court began its analysis by making it clear that exceptions to the FAA’s rule requiring enforcement of agreements to arbitrate are not to be recognized lightly.

2006The court, rejected this argument by citing Gilmer v. Interstate/Johnson Lane Corp., 500 U.S. 20 , 111 S.Ct. 1647 , 114 L.Ed.2d 26 (1991), stating: "The Supreme Court began its analysis by making it clear that exceptions to the FAA's rule requiring enforcement of *107 agreements to arbitrate are not to be recognized lightly.

12006–2006
Sheila Warnock SEUS, Appellant, v. JOHN NUVEEN & CO., INC. red
ca3 · 1998
2 sentences

2006Because of the strong federal policy favoring arbitration, any exception must be founded on clear indicia of congressional intent.” Seus, 146 F.3d at 179 .

2006Because of the strong federal policy favoring arbitration, any exception must be founded on clear indicia of congressional intent." Seus, 146 F.3d at 179 .

12006–2006
Maynard v. Cartwright green
scotus · 1988
2 sentences

1988The Court stated that: " Furman held that Georgia's then-standardless capital punishment statute was being applied in an arbitrary and capricious manner; there was no principled means provided to distinguish those that received the penalty from those that did not. [Citations.] Since Furman , our cases have insisted that the channeling and limiting of the sentencer's discretion in imposing the death penalty is a fundamental constitutional requirement for sufficiently minimizing the risk of wholly arbitrary and capricious action." ( Maynard, 486 U.S. at 362 , 100 L.Ed.2d at 380 , 108 S.Ct. at 18

1988The Court stated that: " Furman held that Georgia's then-standardless capital punishment statute was being applied in an arbitrary and capricious manner; there was no principled means provided to distinguish those that received the penalty from those that did not. [Citations.] Since Furman , our cases have insisted that the channeling and limiting of the sentencer's discretion in imposing the death penalty is a fundamental constitutional requirement for sufficiently minimizing the risk of wholly arbitrary and capricious action." ( Maynard, 486 U.S. at 362 , 100 L.Ed.2d at 380 , 108 S.Ct. at 18

11988–1988
Furman v. Georgia green
scotus · 1972
2 sentences

1988The Supreme Court began its analysis in Maynard by looking to its decision in Furman v. Georgia (1972), 408 U.S. 238 , 33 L.

1988The Supreme Court began its analysis in Maynard by looking to its decision in Furman v. Georgia (1972), 408 U.S. 238 , 33 L.

11988–1988
Condon v. Village of Forest Park green
ill · 1917
1 sentence

1975The supreme court began its analysis by stating the issue to be decided in the case as follows: “The question here is whether this ordinance is valid either as an exercise of the police power or the power of taxation granted to municipalities by the paragraph in question.” (Emphasis added.) ( 278 Ill. 218, 223 , 115 N.E. 825 , 827.) The court then found the ordinance in question to be invalid because first, it found that golf was not a proper subject for the exercise of the police power and second, because it found that golf was not an “amusement” within the meaning of the statute under which

11975–1975

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 720 ILCS 550/5 (3) IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-619 (3) IL § 820 ILCS 305/1 (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

CA 34 (1969–2026) IL 32 (1975–2026) FL 13 (1984–2018) TX 12 (1988–2022) MD 11 (1987–2024) MI 9 (1993–2025) OR 9 (2006–2022) PA 8 (1991–2024) MN 7 (2008–2024) TN 7 (2001–2021) MS 5 (2007–2025) LA 5 (1993–2010) KS 5 (1985–2006) ID 4 (1986–2024) NJ 4 (1997–2017) WI 4 (1995–2024) OH 3 (1998–2020) WA 3 (2014–2025) NC 2 (1998–2014) CO 2 (1992–2025) SC 2 (2011–2013) MO 2 (2014–2014) UT 2 (1995–2011) VA 2 (2009–2015) SD 2 (2005–2011) IA 2 (1988–1995) NH 2 (1989–2013)

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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