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26 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1979–2025 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
People v. Sharpegreen2 sentences2011As we have explained: "The doctrine of stare decisis expresses the policy of the courts to stand by precedents and not to disturb settled points. [Citation.] This doctrine is the means by which courts ensure that the law will not merely change erratically, but will develop in a principled and intelligible fashion. [Citation.] Stare decisis enables both the people and the bar of this state to rely upon [this court's] decisions with assurance that they will not be lightly overruled." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) People v. Sharpe, 216 Ill.2d 481, 519 , 298 Ill.Dec. 169 , 839 N.E.2d 492 (20 2011As we have explained: "The doctrine of stare decisis expresses the policy of the courts to stand by precedents and not to disturb settled points. [Citation.] This doctrine is the means by which courts ensure that the law will not merely change erratically, but will develop in a principled and intelligible fashion. [Citation.] Stare decisis enables both the people and the bar of this state to rely upon [this court's] decisions with assurance that they will not be lightly overruled." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) People v. Sharpe, 216 Ill.2d 481, 519 , 298 Ill.Dec. 169 , 839 N.E.2d 492 (20 | 8 | 11 |
Vitro v. Mihelcicgreen2 sentences2023The decision operates as stare decisis on the issue. ¶ 165 This court has explained the reasons for adhering to our past decisions: “The doctrine of stare decisis expresses the policy of the courts to stand by precedents and not to disturb settled points. [Citation.] This doctrine is the means by which courts ensure that the law will not merely change erratically, but will develop in a principled and intelligible fashion. *** To be sure, stare decisis is not an inexorable command. [Citation.] However, we have consistently held that any departure from stare decisis must be specially justified [ 2011As we have explained: "The doctrine of stare decisis expresses the policy of the courts to stand by precedents and not to disturb settled points. [Citation.] This doctrine is the means by which courts ensure that the law will not merely change erratically, but will develop in a principled and intelligible fashion. [Citation.] Stare decisis enables both the people and the bar of this state to rely upon [this court's] decisions with assurance that they will not be lightly overruled." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) People v. Sharpe, 216 Ill.2d 481, 519 , 298 Ill.Dec. 169 , 839 N.E.2d 492 (20 | 4 | 9 |
People v. Colongreen2 sentences2025First, “[t]he doctrine of stare decisis expresses the policy of the courts to stand by precedents and not to disturb settled points.” (Emphasis added and internal quotation marks omitted.) People v. Colon, 225 Ill. 2d 125, 145 (2007). 2016The doctrine of stare decisis expresses the policy of the court to adhere to precedent and settled points of law "so that the law will not change erratically, but will develop in a principled, intelligible fashion." People v. Colon, 225 Ill.2d 125, 145-46 . | 4 | 7 |
People v. Williamsgreen2 sentences2011People v. Williams, 235 Ill.2d 286, 294 , 336 Ill.Dec. 470 , 920 N.E.2d 1060 (2009). 2011People v. Williams, 235 Ill.2d 286, 294 , 336 Ill.Dec. 470 , 920 N.E.2d 1060 (2009). | 1 | 2 |
Froud v. Celotex Corp.green1 sentence2023The decision operates as stare decisis on the issue. ¶ 165 This court has explained the reasons for adhering to our past decisions: “The doctrine of stare decisis expresses the policy of the courts to stand by precedents and not to disturb settled points. [Citation.] This doctrine is the means by which courts ensure that the law will not merely change erratically, but will develop in a principled and intelligible fashion. *** To be sure, stare decisis is not an inexorable command. [Citation.] However, we have consistently held that any departure from stare decisis must be specially justified [ | 1 | 1 |
Alvis v. Ribargreen1 sentence2023“The tenets of stare decisis cannot be so rigid as to incapacitate a court in its duty to develop the law.” Alvis v. Ribar, 85 Ill. 2d 1, 24 (1981), superseded by statute on other grounds as stated in Burke v. 12 Rothschild’s Liquor Mart, Inc., 148 Ill. 2d 429, 440-41 (1992). | 1 | 1 |
Burke v. 12 Rothschild's Liquor Mart, Inc.green1 sentence2023“The tenets of stare decisis cannot be so rigid as to incapacitate a court in its duty to develop the law.” Alvis v. Ribar, 85 Ill. 2d 1, 24 (1981), superseded by statute on other grounds as stated in Burke v. 12 Rothschild’s Liquor Mart, Inc., 148 Ill. 2d 429, 440-41 (1992). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Illinois. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Clark v. Children's Memorial Hospital
green
2 sentences2016Moreover, “[t]he doctrine of stare decisis expresses the policy of the courts to stand by precedents and not to disturb settled points.” Clark v. Children’s Memorial Hospital, 2011 IL 108656, ¶ 102 . 2016Moreover, “[t]he doctrine of stare decisis expresses the policy of the courts to stand by precedents and not to disturb settled points.” Clark v. Children’s Memorial 15 1-15-2656 Hospital, 2011 IL 108656, ¶ 102 . | 3 | 2016–2016 |
Wakulich v. Mraz
green
2 sentences2011People v. Colon, 225 Ill.2d 125, 145 , 310 Ill.Dec. 396 , 866 N.E.2d 207 (2007); Vitro, 209 Ill.2d at 81 , 282 Ill.Dec. 335 , 806 N.E.2d 632 ; Wakulich, 203 Ill.2d at 230 , 271 Ill.Dec. 649 , 785 N.E.2d 843 . 2011People v. Colon, 225 Ill.2d 125, 145 , 310 Ill.Dec. 396 , 866 N.E.2d 207 (2007); Vitro, 209 Ill.2d at 81 , 282 Ill.Dec. 335 , 806 N.E.2d 632 ; Wakulich, 203 Ill.2d at 230 , 271 Ill.Dec. 649 , 785 N.E.2d 843 . | 2 | 2011–2011 |
People v. Phillips
green
2 sentences2008Nonetheless, we conclude that defendant's failure to testify eliminates the circuit court's refusal to rule as a reviewable issue. "`The doctrine of stare decisis expresses the policy of the courts to stand by precedents and not to disturb settled points. [Citation.]'" Phillips, 371 Ill. *1140 App.3d at 954, 309 Ill.Dec. 582 , 864 N.E.2d 823 , quoting People v. Sharpe, 216 Ill.2d 481, 519 , 298 Ill.Dec. 169 , 839 N.E.2d 492 (2005), quoting Vitro v. Mihelcic, 209 Ill.2d 76, 81-82 , 282 Ill.Dec. 335 , 806 N.E.2d 632 (2004). 2008Nonetheless, we conclude that defendant's failure to testify eliminates the circuit court's refusal to rule as a reviewable issue. "`The doctrine of stare decisis expresses the policy of the courts to stand by precedents and not to disturb settled points. [Citation.]'" Phillips, 371 Ill. *1140 App.3d at 954, 309 Ill.Dec. 582 , 864 N.E.2d 823 , quoting People v. Sharpe, 216 Ill.2d 481, 519 , 298 Ill.Dec. 169 , 839 N.E.2d 492 (2005), quoting Vitro v. Mihelcic, 209 Ill.2d 76, 81-82 , 282 Ill.Dec. 335 , 806 N.E.2d 632 (2004). | 2 | 2008–2008 |
People v. Castleberry
green
1 sentence2016Nevertheless, as our supreme court recognized recently in People v. Castleberry, "The doctrine of stare decisis expresses the policy of courts to adhere to precedent and settled points of law 'so that the law will not change erratically, but will develop in a principled, intelligible fashion.' [Citation.] The doctrine is not an inexorable command, however, and where good cause or compelling reasons justify departing from precedent we will do so." 2015 IL 116916, ¶ 19 . | 1 | 2016–2016 |
People v. Williams
green
1 sentence2011People v. Williams, 235 Ill.2d 286, 294 , 336 Ill.Dec. 470 , 920 N.E.2d 1060 (2009). | 1 | 2011–2011 |
Maki v. Frelk
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2 sentences1979Stated in its general and simplest terms, the doctrine of stare decisis expresses the policy of the courts to stand by precedents and not to disturb settled points. ” ° * [But] where it is clear that the court has made a mistake it will not decline to correct it although it may have been reasserted and acquiesced in for a long number of years, especially if the former decisions are injurious or unjust in their operation.” 364 Ill. 306, 308-09 , 4 N.E.2d 388, 390-91 ; for more recent discussions of the doctrine of stare decisis by the supreme court, see Maki v. Frelk (1968), 40 Ill. 2d 193 , 23 1979Stated in its general and simplest terms, the doctrine of stare decisis expresses the policy of the courts to stand by precedents and not to disturb settled points. ” ° * [But] where it is clear that the court has made a mistake it will not decline to correct it although it may have been reasserted and acquiesced in for a long number of years, especially if the former decisions are injurious or unjust in their operation.” 364 Ill. 306, 308-09 , 4 N.E.2d 388, 390-91 ; for more recent discussions of the doctrine of stare decisis by the supreme court, see Maki v. Frelk (1968), 40 Ill. 2d 193 , 23 | 1 | 1979–1979 |
Molitor v. Kaneland Community Unit District No. 302
green
2 sentences1979Stated in its general and simplest terms, the doctrine of stare decisis expresses the policy of the courts to stand by precedents and not to disturb settled points. ” ° * [But] where it is clear that the court has made a mistake it will not decline to correct it although it may have been reasserted and acquiesced in for a long number of years, especially if the former decisions are injurious or unjust in their operation.” 364 Ill. 306, 308-09 , 4 N.E.2d 388, 390-91 ; for more recent discussions of the doctrine of stare decisis by the supreme court, see Maki v. Frelk (1968), 40 Ill. 2d 193 , 23 1979Stated in its general and simplest terms, the doctrine of stare decisis expresses the policy of the courts to stand by precedents and not to disturb settled points. ” ° * [But] where it is clear that the court has made a mistake it will not decline to correct it although it may have been reasserted and acquiesced in for a long number of years, especially if the former decisions are injurious or unjust in their operation.” 364 Ill. 306, 308-09 , 4 N.E.2d 388, 390-91 ; for more recent discussions of the doctrine of stare decisis by the supreme court, see Maki v. Frelk (1968), 40 Ill. 2d 193 , 23 | 1 | 1979–1979 |
Neff v. George
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2 sentences1979Stated in its general and simplest terms, the doctrine of stare decisis expresses the policy of the courts to stand by precedents and not to disturb settled points. ” ° * [But] where it is clear that the court has made a mistake it will not decline to correct it although it may have been reasserted and acquiesced in for a long number of years, especially if the former decisions are injurious or unjust in their operation.” 364 Ill. 306, 308-09 , 4 N.E.2d 388, 390-91 ; for more recent discussions of the doctrine of stare decisis by the supreme court, see Maki v. Frelk (1968), 40 Ill. 2d 193 , 23 1979Stated in its general and simplest terms, the doctrine of stare decisis expresses the policy of the courts to stand by precedents and not to disturb settled points. ” ° * [But] where it is clear that the court has made a mistake it will not decline to correct it although it may have been reasserted and acquiesced in for a long number of years, especially if the former decisions are injurious or unjust in their operation.” 364 Ill. 306, 308-09 , 4 N.E.2d 388, 390-91 ; for more recent discussions of the doctrine of stare decisis by the supreme court, see Maki v. Frelk (1968), 40 Ill. 2d 193 , 23 | 1 | 1979–1979 |
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.