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21 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1905–2026 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Blum v. Kostergreen2 sentences2020Since the agreement - 10 - 2020 IL App (2d) 190929 provides no criteria for modification of the agreement, a court considering a request for modification would resort to the maintenance factors of sections 504 and 510 of the Act (750 ILCS 5/504, 510 (West 2018); 750 ILCS 5/504, 510 (West Supp. 2017); Blum v. Koster, 235 Ill. 2d 21, 31-32 (2009)). 2020Since the agreement provides no criteria for modification of the agreement, a court considering a request for modification would resort to the maintenance factors of sections 504 and 510 of the Act (750 ILCS 5/504, 510 (West 2018); 750 ILCS 5/504, 510 (West Supp. 2017); Blum v. Koster, 235 Ill. 2d 21, 31-32 (2009)). | 3 | 3 |
In Re Marriage of Burgessgreen2 sentences2019Ct. App. 1994) (applying Illinois law to hold that while the premarital agreement did not create an unforeseen condition of penury and was not procured by fraud or duress, the maintenance waiver provision was unfair where the husband’s net worth was over $4.7 million, while the wife had $109,000 in assets, was over 50 years old, lacked a college education or work skills, and the agreement provided absolutely no financial support to the wife). - 16 - ¶ 90 In contrast, in In re Marriage of Burgess, 138 Ill. 2018Ct. App. 1994) (applying Illinois law to hold that while the premarital agreement did not create an unforeseen condition of penury and was not procured by fraud or duress, the maintenance waiver provision was unfair where the husband's net worth was over $4.7 million, while the wife had $109,000 in assets, was over 50 years old, lacked a college education or work skills, and the agreement provided absolutely no financial support to the wife). ¶ 90 In contrast, in In re Marriage of Burgess , 138 Ill. | 1 | 2 |
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Progressive Northern Insurance Co.green1 sentence2022See, e.g., State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Progressive Northern Insurance Co., 2015 IL App (1st) 140447, ¶ 69 (the decision to grant or deny a motion for reconsideration is a ruling that lies within the trial court’s sound discretion). ¶ 69 We again acknowledge that we denied petitioner’s motion to supplement the record with the May 13, 2019, transcript; however, we did so because we agreed with respondent’s objection to the motion, namely, that her request was untimely and he had already filed a response brief heavily reliant upon an argument that petitioner’s maintenance claim | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Illinois. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Kolflat v. Kolflat
green
2 sentences2005Kolflat , 636 So. 2d at 90 . 2005Kolflat, 636 So. 2d at 90 . | 2 | 2005–2005 |
Warren v. Warren
green
2 sentences2005Warren , 169 Ill. 2005Warren, 169 Ill. | 2 | 2005–2005 |
In Re Marriage of Freeman
green
1 sentence2022A previous judge’s orders and “intentions” might be “a good example of the individual fashioning of remedy which is now possible under the Act” (In re Marriage of Freeman, 106 Ill. 2d at 300 ). | 1 | 2022–2022 |
In re Marriage of Watson
green
1 sentence2022In the context of maintenance, these errors are particularly significant, especially when the previous judge’s orders were based on familiarity with the parties, the issues, and the nuances of the case. - 13 - 2022 IL App (2d) 210137 ¶ 41 Given all of the events in this case, and Judge Smith’s careful and thorough evaluation of the maintenance factors, Judge Smith’s prior orders should have received more careful consideration in subsequent proceedings. | 1 | 2022–2022 |
In re Marriage of Wig
green
1 sentence2020Since the agreement - 10 - 2020 IL App (2d) 190929 provides no criteria for modification of the agreement, a court considering a request for modification would resort to the maintenance factors of sections 504 and 510 of the Act (750 ILCS 5/504, 510 (West 2018); 750 ILCS 5/504, 510 (West Supp. 2017); Blum v. Koster, 235 Ill. 2d 21, 31-32 (2009)). | 1 | 2020–2020 |
In Re Marriage of Rushing
green
1 sentence2012Id. | 1 | 2012–2012 |
In Re Marriage of Schneider
green
1 sentence2011Schneider, 214 Ill. 2d at 173 . -12- ¶ 37 Section 508(a) of the Act addresses the types of proceedings in which an award of attorney fees may be made, stating, in relevant part, that: “Awards may be made in connection with the following: (1) The maintenance or defense of any proceeding under this Act. (2) The enforcement or modification of any order or judgment under this Act. (3) The defense of an appeal of any order or judgment under this Act, including the defense of appeals of post-judgment orders. (3.1) The prosecution of any claim on appeal (if the prosecuting party has substantially pre | 1 | 2011–2011 |
Smith v. TW Services, Inc.
green
1 sentence2005The Smith court said: “Based on the prolonged correspondence between plaintiff’s counsel and TW’s liability insurer, including settlement requests, injury/medical updates and finally a copy of the complaint, the undersigned concludes that TW received sufficient notice of this action that it will not be prejudiced in the maintenance of its defense.” Smith, 142 F.R.D. at 149 . | 1 | 2005–2005 |
Fitzgerald v. United States Lines Co.
green
2 sentences1997The Supreme Court disagreed, stating, "Our holding is that it was error to deprive the seaman of the jury trial he demanded, and he is entitled to relief from this error by having the kind of trial he would have had in the absence of error.” Fitzgerald, 374 U.S. at 21-22 , 10 L. 1997The Supreme Court disagreed, stating, "Our holding is that it was error to deprive the seaman of the jury trial he demanded, and he is entitled to relief from this error by having the kind of trial he would have had in the absence of error.” Fitzgerald, 374 U.S. at 21-22 , 10 L. | 1 | 1997–1997 |
In Re Marriage of Bussey
green
2 sentences1987(In re Marriage of Bussey (1985), 108 Ill. 2d 286, 299 , 483 N.E.2d 1229 .) Section 508 provides as follows: “(a) The court from time to time, after due notice and hearing, and after considering the financial resources of the parties, may order either spouse to pay a reasonable amount for his own costs and attorney’s fees and for the costs and attorney’s fees necessarily incurred by the other spouse, which award shall be made in connection with the following: (1) The maintenance or defense of any proceeding under this Act. (2) The enforcement or modification of any order or judgment under this 1987(In re Marriage of Bussey (1985), 108 Ill. 2d 286, 299 , 483 N.E.2d 1229 .) Section 508 provides as follows: “(a) The court from time to time, after due notice and hearing, and after considering the financial resources of the parties, may order either spouse to pay a reasonable amount for his own costs and attorney’s fees and for the costs and attorney’s fees necessarily incurred by the other spouse, which award shall be made in connection with the following: (1) The maintenance or defense of any proceeding under this Act. (2) The enforcement or modification of any order or judgment under this | 1 | 1987–1987 |
Sidwell v. Sidwell
green
2 sentences1987App.3d 580, 585 , 328 N.E.2d 595 .) Under these peculiar circumstances, I conclude that the petition for fees was in connection with the maintenance or defense of "any proceeding" under the Act (Ill. 1987App. 3d 580, 585 , 328 N.E.2d 595 .) Under these peculiar circumstances, I conclude that the petition for fees was in connection with the maintenance or defense of “any proceeding” under the Act (Ill. | 1 | 1987–1987 |
Hawkeye Security Insurance v. Sanchez
green
1 sentence1985App. 3d 183 , 460 N.E.2d 873 .) Since plaintiff carried the primary insurance policy at the time of the accident giving rise to potential liability, plaintiff fulfilled its contractual obligation under the maintenance clause. | 1 | 1985–1985 |
Roth v. Roth
green
1 sentence1984Section 508(a) provides in pertinent part: “The court from time to time, after due notice and hearing, and after considering the financial resources of the parties, may order either spouse to pay a reasonable amount for his own costs and attorney’s fees and for the costs and attorney’s fees necessarily incurred by the other spouse, which award shall be made in connection with the following: (1) The maintenance or defense of any proceeding under this Act. (2) The enforcement or modification of any order or judgment under this Act. (3) The defense of an appeal of any order or judgment under this | 1 | 1984–1984 |
Johnson v. United States
green
2 sentences1976As stated by Justice Jackson in Johnson v. United States, 333 U.S. 10 , 92 L. 1976As stated by Justice Jackson in Johnson v. United States, 333 U.S. 10 , 92 L. | 1 | 1976–1976 |
Breeden v. Frankford Marine, Accident & Plate Glass Insurance
neutral
2 sentences1915Co., 220 Mo. 327 , 119 S. W. 576 , that liability under the policies gave the insurer an interest in the litigation affecting the liability that removed such clauses from the doctrine of maintenance. 1915Co., 220 Mo. 327 , 119 S. W. 576 , that liability under the policies gave the insurer an interest in the litigation affecting the liability that removed such clauses from the doctrine of maintenance. | 1 | 1915–1915 |
Walker v. McNelly
green
1 sentence1912App. 488 , in which the using of premises for pool selling was enjoined; In re Debs (supra); State ex rel. v. Crawford, 28 Kans. 726 , where the maintenance of a saloon in violation of law was enjoined as a nuisance; State ex rel. v. Hobart, 8 Ohio N. P. 246; Walker v. McNelly, 121 Ga. 114 , where the maintenance of a bar room within three miles of an academy was restrained; Commonwealth v. McGovern, 116 Ky. 212 , 66 L. | 1 | 1912–1912 |
In Re Debs
green
1 sentence1912App. 488 , in which the using of premises for pool selling was enjoined; In re Debs (supra); State ex rel. v. Crawford, 28 Kans. 726 , where the maintenance of a saloon in violation of law was enjoined as a nuisance; State ex rel. v. Hobart, 8 Ohio N. P. 246; Walker v. McNelly, 121 Ga. 114 , where the maintenance of a bar room within three miles of an academy was restrained; Commonwealth v. McGovern, 116 Ky. 212 , 66 L. | 1 | 1912–1912 |
State ex rel. Vance v. Crawford
green
1 sentence1912App. 488 , in which the using of premises for pool selling was enjoined; In re Debs (supra); State ex rel. v. Crawford, 28 Kans. 726 , where the maintenance of a saloon in violation of law was enjoined as a nuisance; State ex rel. v. Hobart, 8 Ohio N. P. 246; Walker v. McNelly, 121 Ga. 114 , where the maintenance of a bar room within three miles of an academy was restrained; Commonwealth v. McGovern, 116 Ky. 212 , 66 L. | 1 | 1912–1912 |
Commonwealth v. McGovern
green
1 sentence1912App. 488 , in which the using of premises for pool selling was enjoined; In re Debs (supra); State ex rel. v. Crawford, 28 Kans. 726 , where the maintenance of a saloon in violation of law was enjoined as a nuisance; State ex rel. v. Hobart, 8 Ohio N. P. 246; Walker v. McNelly, 121 Ga. 114 , where the maintenance of a bar room within three miles of an academy was restrained; Commonwealth v. McGovern, 116 Ky. 212 , 66 L. | 1 | 1912–1912 |
Warren v. President of Jacksonville
neutral
1 sentence1906In Warren v. Town of Jacksonville, 15 Ill. 236 , this court said a right by prescription cannot be raised against the consent of the owner, but the use may be so long unobjected to as to authorize the finding of an implied consent, and to raise a presumption of consent, and even of a grant. | 1 | 1906–1906 |
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Co. v. Hoag
green
1 sentence1906(Chicago and Northwestern Railway Co. v. Hoag, 90 Ill. 339 .) In Smith v. Miller, 11 Gray, 145 , it is said that in order to make the use of the easement in another’s land for twenty years conclusive of the right, the use must be adverse, uninterrupted and with the knowledge and acquiescence of the land owner, and that each of these qualities or ingredients essential to the maintenance of the claim is open to contradiction and liable to be disproved. | 1 | 1906–1906 |
People ex rel. Masterson v. Hathaway
neutral
1 sentence1905People v. Hathaway, supra. The judgment appealed from must be and is affirmed. | 1 | 1905–1905 |
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.
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.