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30 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1883–2009 0 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Daltongreen
ill · 1982 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See People v. Dalton, 91 Ill. 2d 22, 29-30 (1982) (collecting criticizing authorities but rejecting the State’s argument that the rule should be abandoned).

2009See People v. Dalton, 91 Ill.2d 22, 29-30 , 61 Ill.Dec. 530 , 434 N.E.2d 1127 (1982) (collecting criticizing authorities but rejecting the State's argument that the rule should be abandoned).

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Bergen v. Peoplegreen
ill · 1856 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009Without [proof outside the confession], mere confessions that the crime charged has been committed by some one, or of some fact or circumstance confirmatory of the confession, a party accused of crime cannot be found guilty, unless such confession be judicial or in open court. * * * It is the mere naked confession, uncorroborated by any circumstance inspiring belief in the truth of the confession, arising out of the conduct of the accused, or otherwise, we hold insufficient to convict, and the corroborating fact or facts in proof need not necessarily, independent of the confession, tend to pro

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Denton v. CIVIL SERVICE COM'N OF STATEgreen
illappct · 1996 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996We reaffirm what this court recently wrote regarding our role in addressing legislative enactments: "We need not pass on the wisdom of such a rule — our role is to determine the legislature’s intent, not to second-guess its decisions.” Denton v. Civil Service Comm’n, 277 Ill.

1996We reaffirm what this court recently wrote regarding our role in addressing legislative enactments: "We need not pass on the wisdom of such a rule—our role is to determine the legislature's intent, not to second-guess its decisions." Denton v. Civil Service Comm'n (1996), 277 Ill.App.3d 770, 775 , 214 Ill.Dec. 666, 670 , 661 N.E.2d 520, 524 . *343 D.

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Solich v. George & Anna Portes Cancer Prevention Center of Chicago, Inc.green
ill · 1994 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996(Solich, 158 Ill. 2d at 81-83, 630 N.E.2d at 822-23.) An absolute preference for veterans in public employment is constitutionally permissible.

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Solich v. George and Anna Portes Cancer Prevention Center of Chicago, Inc.green
ill · 1994 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996(Solich, 158 Ill. 2d at 81-83, 630 N.E.2d at 822-23.) An absolute preference for veterans in public employment is constitutionally permissible.

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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 (28)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Valentine green
illappct · 1990
2 sentences

1993One brief glance toward the recent history of Eastern Europe is persuasive of the wisdom of that wall, the wisdom of this rule.” Valentine, 201 Ill.

1992One brief glance toward the recent history of Eastern Europe is persuasive of the wisdom of that wall, the wisdom of this rule.” (People v. Valentine (1990), 201 Ill.

31992–1993
Kellogg Switchboard & Supply Corp. v. Department of Revenue green
ill · 1958
2 sentences

1979(See, e.g., Kellogg Switchboard and Supply Corp. v. Department of Revenue, 14 Ill. 2d 434, 439 .) The wisdom of this principle of judicial review is emphasized when the agency’s area of competence involves the subtleties of conduct often present in cases of racial discrimination.

1966(See, e.g., Kellogg Switchboard and Supply Corp. v. Department of Revenue, 14 Ill.2d 434, 439 .) The wisdom of this principle of judicial review is emphasized when the agency’s area of competence involves the subtleties of conduct often present in cases of racial discrimination.

31966–1979
People v. McCauley green
ill · 1994
2 sentences

2000We wrote in *94 McCauley, 163 Ill.2d at 446 , 206 Ill.Dec. 671 , 645 N.E.2d 923 , that "`[n]o system worth preserving should have to fear that if an accused is permitted to consult with a lawyer, he will become aware of, and exercise, [his] rights.' (Emphasis omitted.) [Citation.] If our system is, indeed, such a system, we have no reason to fear both lawful and protected consultation." I, for one, continue to believe in the wisdom of this rule.

2000We wrote in McCauley, 163 Ill. 2d at 446 , that “ ‘[n]o system worth preserving should have to fear that if an accused is permitted to consult with a lawyer, he will become aware of, and exercise, [his] rights.’ (Emphasis omitted.) [Citation.] If our system is, indeed, such a system, we have no reason to fear both lawful and protected consultation.” I, for one, continue to believe in the wisdom of this rule.

22000–2000
Skala v. Lehon green
ill · 1931
2 sentences

1974(See Nelson v. Cook (1856), 17 Ill. 443 ; Johnson v. Chicago and Pacific Elevator Co. (1882), 105 Ill. 462 ; Skala v. Lehon (1931), 343 Ill. 602 ; Miller v. DeWitt (1967), 37 Ill.2d 273 .) The wisdom of the rule and the reason for its continuance have been severely questioned.

1973(See Nelson v. Cook (1856), 17 Ill. 443 ; Johnson v. Chicago and Pacific Elevator Co. (1882), 105 Ill. 462 ; Skala v. Lehon (1931), 343 Ill. 602 ; Miller v. DeWitt (1967), 37 Ill.2d 273 .) The wisdom of the rule and the reason for its continuance have been severely questioned.

21973–1974
Miller v. DeWitt green
ill · 1967
2 sentences

1974(See Nelson v. Cook (1856), 17 Ill. 443 ; Johnson v. Chicago and Pacific Elevator Co. (1882), 105 Ill. 462 ; Skala v. Lehon (1931), 343 Ill. 602 ; Miller v. DeWitt (1967), 37 Ill.2d 273 .) The wisdom of the rule and the reason for its continuance have been severely questioned.

1973(See Nelson v. Cook (1856), 17 Ill. 443 ; Johnson v. Chicago and Pacific Elevator Co. (1882), 105 Ill. 462 ; Skala v. Lehon (1931), 343 Ill. 602 ; Miller v. DeWitt (1967), 37 Ill.2d 273 .) The wisdom of the rule and the reason for its continuance have been severely questioned.

21973–1974
Nelson v. Cook green
ill · 1856
2 sentences

1974(See Nelson v. Cook (1856), 17 Ill. 443 ; Johnson v. Chicago and Pacific Elevator Co. (1882), 105 Ill. 462 ; Skala v. Lehon (1931), 343 Ill. 602 ; Miller v. DeWitt (1967), 37 Ill.2d 273 .) The wisdom of the rule and the reason for its continuance have been severely questioned.

1973(See Nelson v. Cook (1856), 17 Ill. 443 ; Johnson v. Chicago and Pacific Elevator Co. (1882), 105 Ill. 462 ; Skala v. Lehon (1931), 343 Ill. 602 ; Miller v. DeWitt (1967), 37 Ill.2d 273 .) The wisdom of the rule and the reason for its continuance have been severely questioned.

21973–1974
Johnson v. Chicago & Pacific Elevator Co. green
ill · 1882
2 sentences

1974(See Nelson v. Cook (1856), 17 Ill. 443 ; Johnson v. Chicago and Pacific Elevator Co. (1882), 105 Ill. 462 ; Skala v. Lehon (1931), 343 Ill. 602 ; Miller v. DeWitt (1967), 37 Ill.2d 273 .) The wisdom of the rule and the reason for its continuance have been severely questioned.

1973(See Nelson v. Cook (1856), 17 Ill. 443 ; Johnson v. Chicago and Pacific Elevator Co. (1882), 105 Ill. 462 ; Skala v. Lehon (1931), 343 Ill. 602 ; Miller v. DeWitt (1967), 37 Ill.2d 273 .) The wisdom of the rule and the reason for its continuance have been severely questioned.

21973–1974
Sargent v. Interstate Bakeries, Inc. green
illappct · 1967
2 sentences

1974(See Sargent v. Interstate Bakeries, Inc., 86 Ill.App.2d 187 ; Moroni v. Intrusion-Prepakt, Inc., 24 Ill.App.2d 534 ; Prosser, Handbook of the Law of Torts (4th ed. 1971), sec. 50.) Whether the time has arrived or conditions are ripe for a modification of this rule through judicial decision or legislative enactment is a question not relevant to a decision in this case.

1973(See Sargent v. Interstate Bakeries, Inc., 86 Ill.

21973–1974
Darling v. Charleston Community Memorial Hospital green
ill · 1965
2 sentences

1996The Supreme Court Decision in Darling The Health Center next contends that the Supreme Court of Illinois in Darling v. Charleston Community Memorial Hospital, 33 Ill.2d 326 , 211 N.E.2d 253 (1965), specifically recognized that hospitals may employ physicians.

1996The Supreme Court Decision in Darling The Health Center next contends that the Supreme Court of Illinois in Darling v. Charleston Community Memorial Hospital, 33 Ill.2d 326 , 211 N.E.2d 253 (1965), specifically recognized that hospitals may employ physicians.

11996–1996
The PEOPLE v. McKnight green
ill · 1968
2 sentences

1982App.3d 80 , 394 N.E.2d 739 .) The question in determining the validity of a search is reasonableness, based upon circumstances facing the officers at the time. ( People v. McKnight (1968), 39 Ill.2d 577 , 237 N.E.2d 488 ; People v. Ledwa (1980), 81 Ill.

1982App.3d 80 , 394 N.E.2d 739 .) The question in determining the validity of a search is reasonableness, based upon circumstances facing the officers at the time. ( People v. McKnight (1968), 39 Ill.2d 577 , 237 N.E.2d 488 ; People v. Ledwa (1980), 81 Ill.

11982–1982
People v. Ledwa neutral
illappct · 1980
1 sentence

1982App.3d 80 , 394 N.E.2d 739 .) The question in determining the validity of a search is reasonableness, based upon circumstances facing the officers at the time. ( People v. McKnight (1968), 39 Ill.2d 577 , 237 N.E.2d 488 ; People v. Ledwa (1980), 81 Ill.

11982–1982
People v. Kelly green
illappct · 1979
2 sentences

1982(People v. Kelly (1979), 76 Ill.

1982It is axiomatic in this tangled area of the law that each case must be decided upon its own facts and circumstances, and the present case amply demonstrates the wisdom of the rule. ( People v. Kelly (1979), 76 Ill.

11982–1982
People v. Grant green
illappct · 1975
1 sentence

1979App. 3d 731 , 331 N.E.2d 219 .) The wisdom of this rule is illustrated by this case.

11979–1979
Christopher v. West green
ill · 1951
2 sentences

1978(Christopher v. West (1951), 409 Ill. 131 , 98 N.E.2d 722 ; Mead v. & Northwestern Ry.

1978(Christopher v. West (1951), 409 Ill. 131 , 98 N.E.2d 722 ; Mead v. & Northwestern Ry.

11978–1978
Motorola v. ILL. FAIR EMPLOYMENT COM. green
ill · 1966
2 sentences

1976Prior to examining the evidence, the court made the following comment: “Deference is unquestionably due the factual determinations of an agency charged with the primary responsibility for adjudication in a specialized area. [Citation.] The wisdom of this principle of judicial review is emphasized when the agency’s area of competence involves the subtleties of conduct often present in cases of racial discrimination.” ( 34 Ill. 2d 266 , 274, 215 N.E.2d 286 , 291.) After reviewing the record, the court observed that a “suspicion” might reasonably remain that an unfair employment practice had been

1976Prior to examining the evidence, the court made the following comment: “Deference is unquestionably due the factual determinations of an agency charged with the primary responsibility for adjudication in a specialized area. [Citation.] The wisdom of this principle of judicial review is emphasized when the agency’s area of competence involves the subtleties of conduct often present in cases of racial discrimination.” ( 34 Ill. 2d 266 , 274, 215 N.E.2d 286 , 291.) After reviewing the record, the court observed that a “suspicion” might reasonably remain that an unfair employment practice had been

11976–1976
Moroni v. Intrusion-Prepakt, Inc. green
illappct · 1960
1 sentence

1974(See Sargent v. Interstate Bakeries, Inc., 86 Ill.App.2d 187 ; Moroni v. Intrusion-Prepakt, Inc., 24 Ill.App.2d 534 ; Prosser, Handbook of the Law of Torts (4th ed. 1971), sec. 50.) Whether the time has arrived or conditions are ripe for a modification of this rule through judicial decision or legislative enactment is a question not relevant to a decision in this case.

11974–1974
The PEOPLE v. Davis green
ill · 1963
1 sentence

1973(People v. Davis, 29 Ill.2d 127, 130 .) The wisdom of such a rule is apparent; however, it is inapplicable to the present case.

11973–1973
Traders Development Corp. v. Zoning Board of Appeals green
illappct · 1959
2 sentences

1973No city ordinance in Illinois can “* # * add to, subtract from, or affect the provisions of a statute * * * and if it is in conflict with a statute it is invalid * * (Traders Development Corp. v. Zoning Board, 20 Ill.App.2d 383, 392 , 156 N.E.2d 274 .) The wisdom of this principle is readily apparent.

1973No city ordinance in Illinois can “* # * add to, subtract from, or affect the provisions of a statute * * * and if it is in conflict with a statute it is invalid * * (Traders Development Corp. v. Zoning Board, 20 Ill.App.2d 383, 392 , 156 N.E.2d 274 .) The wisdom of this principle is readily apparent.

11973–1973
Mesich v. Austin neutral
illappct · 1966
1 sentence

1966Recently, the wisdom of this rule was discussed in both a majority and dissenting opinion in Mesich v. Austin, 70 Ill App2d 334, 217 NE2d 574 (1966).

11966–1966
Wolf v. Colorado red
scotus · 1949
1 sentence

1955Suffice it to say that appellant’s present attack upon the wisdom of the rule stems from the case of Wolf v. Colorado, 338 U.S. 25 , 92 L. ed. 1782.

11955–1955
National Bond & Investment Co. v. Moss neutral
illappct · 1931
1 sentence

1948Whatever might be our own view as to the wisdom of the rule, or the propriety of the exception to its application suggested in the Appellate Court opinion, it is sufficient to say that it. is the accepted rule in Illinois, and must be given effect.” The case of National Bond & Investment Co. v. Moss, 263 Ill.

11948–1948
Welch v. People green
illappct · 1889
1 sentence

1935Mr. Justice Moran, in a special concurring opinion, in the case of Welch v. People, 30 Ill.

11935–1935
People v. Surace neutral
ca8 · 1920
1 sentence

1932In Stover v. People, 56 N. Y. 317 , it is said that “proof of possession of stolen property recently after the theft, in the absence of any explanation, shows a strong probability of guilt, but it is for the jury to determine its force, after due consideration of the kind of property, the length of time that has elapsed, the character of the property and the explanation as to how the defendant came into possession.” This court in the case of People v. Surace, 295 Ill. 604 , sustained a conviction where an instruction was given in almost the precise language used in the instruction in this case

11932–1932
Sanitary District v. Cullerton green
ill · 1893
1 sentence

1907(Sanitary District v. Cullerton, 147 Ill. 385 ; Smith v. Smith, 169 id. 623; Heldmaier v. Rehor, 188 id. 458; Phillips v. Town of Scales Mound, 195 id. 353.) The wisdom of the rule is illustrated in this case, in which some of the jurors stated in their affidavits that since the trial they have concluded that injustice was done to the defendant in the amount of the verdict, and they were anxious to overthrow their own solemn act as jurors.

11907–1907
Graham v. Sadlier neutral
ill · 1896
1 sentence

1904As said by our Supreme Court in Graham v. Sadlier, supra, p. 98: “ When parties after whatever previous preparation re^ duce their agreement to writing such written agreement is ‘ the final consummation of their negotiation and the exact expression of their purpose.’ What has preceded it, if not incorporated into it, is regarded as intentionally rejected.” This conclusive presumption is, singularly enough, borne out and the wisdom of the rule vindicated by appellant when he testified that the promise of appellees not to engage in the coal business was “ deliberately ” omitted from the written

11904–1904
People v. Carkhuff neutral
cal · 1864
11892–1892
Barnes v. Suddard neutral
ill · 1886
11890–1890
Munn v. Illinois green
scotus · 1877
11883–1883

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