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conflicting presumption in Illinois

24 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1895–2024 3 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 (2)

CaseFollowedCited
In re Marriage of Landfieldgreen
illappct · 1991 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1992–2011
2 sentences

2011In re Marriage of Landfield, 209 Ill.

2011In re Marriage of Landfield, 209 Ill.

13
Cohen v. Harris Trust & Savings Bankgreen
illappct · 1963 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024ANALYSIS ¶ 16 We group the parties’ arguments into three overarching issues: (1) whether Christopher’s personal use of the funds is subject to the presumption of undue influence or the conflicting presumption of donative intent, (2) whether the trial court erred in admitting the 2015 document purporting to authorize Christopher’s personal use of the funds over Richard’s objection that its admission violated the Dead Man’s Act, and (3) whether the court’s finding that Christopher rebutted the presumption of undue influence with clear and convincing evidence of good faith is against the manifest

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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 (18)

CaseCitedYears
In Re Marriage of Hagshenas green
illappct · 1992
2 sentences

2000“That is, the presumption of a gift to a child is canceled out by the conflicting presumption that all property acquired after marriage is marital property, and, thus, the trial court is free to determine the issue of whether the asset in question was marital or nonmarital property without resort to the presumption.” Hagshenas, 234 Ill.

2000"That is, the presumption of a gift to a child is canceled out by the conflicting presumption that all property acquired after marriage is marital property, and thus, the trial court is free to determine the issue of whether the asset in question was marital or nonmarital property without resort to the presumption." Hagshenas , 234 Ill.

52000–2021
In Re Marriage of Hluska green
illappct · 2011
2 sentences

2023Where, as here, presumptions conflict: 5 1-22-1336 “the presumption that all property acquired after marriage is marital property is canceled out by the conflicting presumption of a gift from a parent to a child, and, thus, the trial court is free to determine the issue of whether the asset in question was marital or nonmarital property without resort to either presumption.” In re Marriage of Hluska, 2011 IL App (1st) 092636, ¶ 88 . ¶ 15 Here, the circuit court specifically noted the existence of the rebuttable presumption that parents’ gifts to their children are non-marital property.

2013“In other words, the presumption that all property acquired after marriage is marital property is canceled out by the conflicting presumption of -10- a gift from a parent to a child, and, thus, the trial court is free to determine the issue of whether the asset in question was marital or nonmarital property without resort to either presumption. [Citation.]” Id. ¶ 50 The trial court heard Eric’s and Linda’s testimony regarding the money from Eric’s father.

22013–2023
In Re Marriage of Didier green
illappct · 2000
2 sentences

2006The court stated: “ ‘In cases where a determination of the nature of the property at issue [is] found to be subject to these conflicting presumptions, the presumptions are considered to cancel each other out, and a simple manifest weight of the evidence standard is applied. [Citations.]’ [Citation.] ‘That is, the presumption of a gift to a child is canceled out by the conflicting presumption that all property acquired after marriage is marital property, and, thus, the trial court is free to determine the issue of whether the asset in question was marital or nonmarital property without resort t

2006The court stated: " 'In cases where a determination of the nature of the property at issue [is] found to be subject to these conflicting presumptions, the presumptions are considered to cancel each other out, and a simple manifest weight of the evidence standard is applied. [Citations.]' [Citation.] 'That is, the presumption of a gift to a child is canceled out by the conflicting presumption that all property acquired after marriage is marital property, and, thus, the trial court is free to determine the issue of whether the asset in question was marital or nonmarital property without resort t

22006–2006
In Re Estate of Blom green
illappct · 1992
2 sentences

1994Murgic v. Granite City Trust & Savings Bank (1964), 31 Ill.2d 587, 590-91 , 202 N.E.2d 470, 472 ; Blom, 234 Ill.App.3d at 519 , 175 Ill.Dec. at 498 , 600 N.E.2d at 429 .

1994Murgic v. Granite City Trust & Savings Bank (1964), 31 Ill. 2d 587, 590-91 , 202 N.E.2d 470, 472 ; Blom, 234 Ill.

21994–1994
Murgic v. Granite City Trust & Savings Bank green
ill · 1964
2 sentences

1994Murgic v. Granite City Trust & Savings Bank (1964), 31 Ill. 2d 587, 590-91 , 202 N.E.2d 470, 472 ; Blom, 234 Ill.

1994Murgic v. Granite City Trust & Savings Bank (1964), 31 Ill. 2d 587, 590-91 , 202 N.E.2d 470, 472 ; Blom, 234 Ill.

21994–1994
Franciscan Sisters Health Care Corp. v. Dean green
ill · 1983
2 sentences

1994(Franciscan Sisters Health Care Corp. v. Dean (1983), 95 Ill. 2d 452, 464 , 448 N.E.2d 872, 877-78 .) However, a conflicting presumption arose from the joint tenancy with survivorship creation and this presumption, like the fraud presumption, can only be rebutted by clear and convincing evidence.

1994(Franciscan Sisters Health Care Corp. v. Dean (1983), 95 Ill. 2d 452, 464 , 448 N.E.2d 872, 877-78 .) However, a conflicting presumption arose from the joint tenancy with survivorship creation and this presumption, like the fraud presumption, can only be rebutted by clear and convincing evidence.

21994–1994
Doyle v. Rhodes green
ill · 1984
2 sentences

1992(See Doyle v. Rhodes (1984), 101 Ill. 2d 1 , 461 N.E.2d 382 ; Stephens v. McBride (1983), 97 Ill. 2d 515 , 455 N.E.2d 54 ; Hartigan v. Beery (1984), 128 Ill.

1992(See Doyle v. Rhodes (1984), 101 Ill. 2d 1 , 461 N.E.2d 382 ; Stephens v. McBride (1983), 97 Ill. 2d 515 , 455 N.E.2d 54 ; Hartigan v. Beery (1984), 128 Ill.

21984–1992
Whiting v. Nicholl green
ill · 1867
2 sentences

1911(Whiting v. Nicoll, 46 Ill. 230 ; Johnson v. Johnson, 114 id. 611; Reedy v. Millizen, 155 id. 636; Hitz v. Ahlgren, 170 id. 60; Policemen’s Benevolent Ass’n v. Ryce, 213 id. 9; Kennedy v. Modern Woodmen of America, 243 id. 560.) “As held by the courts of this country the doctrine is, that a person once found to be alive is presumed to continue to live until there be proof of the contrary.

1895(Whiting v. Nicoll, 46 Ill. 230 ; Johnson v. Johnson, supra; Lawson on Presumptive Evidence, rule 43, and cases cited.) When, however, a thing is shown to exist, its continuance is presumed until the contrary is shown or a conflicting presumption arises.

21895–1911
Estate of Poliquin green
illappct · 1993
2 sentences

2000Therefore, without the benefit of the presumption of gift, pursuant to statute it was Gall's burden at trial to establish by the manifest weight of the evidence that she acquired the "property at 4161 Terri-Lyn Lane" as a gift from her father. 750 ILCS 5/503(a)(2) (West 1998). [1] "A gift is a voluntary gratuitous transfer of property from donor to donee where the donor manifests an intent to make such a gift and absolutely and irrevocably delivers the property to the donee." In re Estate of Poliquin, 247 Ill.App.3d 112, 115 , 186 Ill.

2000Therefore, without the benefit of the presumption of gift, pursuant to statute it was Gall's burden at trial to establish by the manifest weight of the evidence that she acquired the "property at 4161 Terri-Lyn Lane" as a gift from her father. 750 ILCS 5/503(a)(2) (West 1998). [1] "A gift is a voluntary gratuitous transfer of property from donor to donee where the donor manifests an intent to make such a gift and absolutely and irrevocably delivers the property to the donee." In re Estate of Poliquin, 247 Ill.App.3d 112, 115 , 186 Ill.

12000–2000
White v. Raines green
illappct · 1991
2 sentences

1994Once the power of attorney was executed, Sharon was responsible as a fiduciary to her father. ( White v. Raines (1991), 215 Ill.App.3d 49, 59 , 158 Ill.Dec. 478, 485 , 574 N.E.2d 272, 279 .) A presumption of fraud would attach to a transfer made by the fiduciary for her own use. ( Franciscan Sisters Health Care Corp. v. Dean (1983), 95 Ill.2d 452, 464 , 69 Ill.Dec. 960, 965-66 , 448 N.E.2d 872, 877-78 .) However, a conflicting presumption arose from the joint tenancy with survivorship creation and this presumption, like the fraud presumption, can only be rebutted by clear and convincing eviden

1994Once the power of attorney was executed, Sharon was responsible as a fiduciary to her father. ( White v. Raines (1991), 215 Ill.App.3d 49, 59 , 158 Ill.Dec. 478, 485 , 574 N.E.2d 272, 279 .) A presumption of fraud would attach to a transfer made by the fiduciary for her own use. ( Franciscan Sisters Health Care Corp. v. Dean (1983), 95 Ill.2d 452, 464 , 69 Ill.Dec. 960, 965-66 , 448 N.E.2d 872, 877-78 .) However, a conflicting presumption arose from the joint tenancy with survivorship creation and this presumption, like the fraud presumption, can only be rebutted by clear and convincing eviden

11994–1994
In re Marriage of Brown green
illappct · 1982
1 sentence

1993App. 3d at 784 , 443 N.E.2d at 13 .) There is a conflicting presumption, under section 503(b) of the Act (111.

11993–1993
Hartigan v. Beery green
illappct · 1984
1 sentence

1992(See Doyle v. Rhodes (1984), 101 Ill. 2d 1 , 461 N.E.2d 382 ; Stephens v. McBride (1983), 97 Ill. 2d 515 , 455 N.E.2d 54 ; Hartigan v. Beery (1984), 128 Ill.

11992–1992
Stephens v. McBride green
ill · 1983
2 sentences

1992(See Doyle v. Rhodes (1984), 101 Ill. 2d 1 , 461 N.E.2d 382 ; Stephens v. McBride (1983), 97 Ill. 2d 515 , 455 N.E.2d 54 ; Hartigan v. Beery (1984), 128 Ill.

1992(See Doyle v. Rhodes (1984), 101 Ill. 2d 1 , 461 N.E.2d 382 ; Stephens v. McBride (1983), 97 Ill. 2d 515 , 455 N.E.2d 54 ; Hartigan v. Beery (1984), 128 Ill.

11992–1992
In re Marriage of Rosen green
illappct · 1984
1 sentence

1991App. 3d 766 , 467 N.E.2d 962 ), the presumption of a gift to a child having been cancelled by the conflicting presumption that, all property acquired after marriage is marital property.

11991–1991
Moon v. Thompson green
illappct · 1984
1 sentence

1984(Moon v. Thompson (1984), 127 Ill.

11984–1984
O'Connor v. Mahoney neutral
ill · 1895
1 sentence

1917The same doctrine is announced in the case of O’Connor v. Mahoney, 159 Ill. 69 .

11917–1917
Donovan v. Major green
ill · 1911
1 sentence

1915If so, the jury would have been entitled to indulge in the presumption of death, as stated in the case of Donovan v. Major, supra; which presumption was subject, however, to rebuttal by facts or circumstances sufficient to overcome it, or by a conflicting presumption.

11915–1915
Johnson v. Johnson green
ill · 1885
1 sentence

1895(Whiting v. Nicoll, 46 Ill. 230 ; Johnson v. Johnson, supra; Lawson on Presumptive Evidence, rule 43, and cases cited.) When, however, a thing is shown to exist, its continuance is presumed until the contrary is shown or a conflicting presumption arises.

11895–1895

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 750 ILCS 5/503 (11) IL § 750 ILCS 5/101 (8) IL § 750 ILCS 5/504 (5) IL § 750 ILCS 5/602 (3) IL § 750 ILCS 5/602.1 (3) IL § 750 ILCS 5/604 (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 38 (1870–2022) IL 24 (1895–2024) CT 12 (1948–2000) NY 11 (1861–2020) ND 9 (1998–2021) PA 9 (1956–2024) NJ 9 (1973–2026) OK 8 (1923–2025) KY 8 (1885–2025) MN 7 (1984–2016) GA 7 (1914–2014) TX 7 (1971–2025) NC 6 (1880–2026) KS 6 (1923–2026) OH 6 (1991–2020) CO 6 (1975–2014) WA 6 (1934–2025) NM 5 (1969–2025) AR 5 (1938–2018) DC 5 (1997–2016) MA 4 (1888–2013) IA 4 (1868–2016) ID 3 (1988–1992) LA 3 (1973–1998) MO 3 (1923–1958) AZ 3 (2009–2011) MI 3 (1959–2015) WV 2 (2012–2015) FL 2 (1977–2008) AK 2 (1983–1996) MD 2 (1905–2007) VT 2 (2007–2007) OR 2 (1929–1981) UT 2 (1989–1989)

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