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long-recognized principle in Illinois

20 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1957–2026 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.

Followed or applied (18)

CaseFollowedCited
Pasquale v. Speed Products Engineeringgreen
ill · 1995 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1996–2026
2 sentences

2026See Pasquale, 166 Ill. 2d at 368 (“Section 2(c) [of the Act] reflects the long-recognized principle in Illinois that a plaintiff shall have only one satisfaction for an injury.”).

1996We also recognize that section 2(c) of the Contribution Act, addressing settlement and setoff, condemns a double recovery and "reflects the long-recognized principle in Illinois that a plaintiff shall have only one satisfaction for an injury.” Pasquale v. Speed Products Engineering, 166 Ill. 2d 337, 368 (1995).

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Kalodimos v. Village of Morton Grovegreen
ill · 1984 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999A proper analysis of section 2 should begin with the long-recognized principle that the meaning of any given constitutional provision depends on the common understanding of the citizens who, by ratifying the Constitution, "gave it life." Kalodimos v. Village of Morton Grove, 103 Ill.2d 483, 492 , 83 Ill.Dec. 308 , 470 N.E.2d 266 (1984).

1999A proper analysis of section 2 should begin with the long-recognized principle that the meaning of any given constitutional provision depends on the common understanding of the citizens who, by ratifying the Constitution, “gave it life.” Kalodimos v. Village of Morton Grove, 103 Ill. 2d 483, 492 (1984).

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Horton v. Californiagreen
scotus · 1990 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2018–2019
2 sentences

2019We disagree with defendant’s assumption. ¶ 13 In Horton v. California, 496 U.S. 128, 136-37 (1990), the Supreme Court officially adopted a long-recognized standard that, for police to properly seize evidence in plain view, -3- its “incriminating character” must be immediately apparent.

2018We disagree with defendant's assumption. ¶ 13 In Horton v. California , 496 U.S. 128 , 136-37, 110 S.Ct. 2301 , 110 L.Ed.2d 112 (1990), the Supreme Court officially adopted a long-recognized standard that, for police to properly seize evidence in plain view, its "incriminating character" must be immediately apparent.

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People v. Hobleygreen
ill · 1998 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026The reason for requiring such stringent and precise evidence is because there exists a long-recognized principle of law “that a jury verdict is not subject to impeachment by the testimony of a juror.” Williams, 209 Ill. 2d at 239 (citing People v. Hobley, 182 Ill. 2d 404, 457 (1998)).

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Lard v. AM/FM Ohio, Inc.green
illappct · 2008 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Lard v. AM/FM Ohio, Inc., 387 Ill.

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Kelly v. Brigham & Women's Hospitalgreen
massappct · 2001 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016De- partment of Wildlife & Fisheries, 567 So. 2d 1081, 1095-96 (La. 1990) (stating Louisiana has permitted deviations from the general rule against emotional damages for merely negligent con- duct in cases involving the mishandling of a corpse); Contreraz v. Michelotti-Sawyers, 896 P.2d 1118, 1120-21 (Mont. 1995) (recognizing the right to damages for negligent infliction of emo- tional distress resulting from the mishandling of a corpse where serious or severe emotional dis- tress to the plaintiff was the reasonably foreseeable consequence of the defendant’s negligent act or omission); Lauer v

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Contreraz v. Michelotti-Sawyersgreen
mont · 1995 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016De- partment of Wildlife & Fisheries, 567 So. 2d 1081, 1095-96 (La. 1990) (stating Louisiana has permitted deviations from the general rule against emotional damages for merely negligent con- duct in cases involving the mishandling of a corpse); Contreraz v. Michelotti-Sawyers, 896 P.2d 1118, 1120-21 (Mont. 1995) (recognizing the right to damages for negligent infliction of emo- tional distress resulting from the mishandling of a corpse where serious or severe emotional dis- tress to the plaintiff was the reasonably foreseeable consequence of the defendant’s negligent act or omission); Lauer v

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Guth v. Freelandgreen
haw · 2001 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016De- partment of Wildlife & Fisheries, 567 So. 2d 1081, 1095-96 (La. 1990) (stating Louisiana has permitted deviations from the general rule against emotional damages for merely negligent con- duct in cases involving the mishandling of a corpse); Contreraz v. Michelotti-Sawyers, 896 P.2d 1118, 1120-21 (Mont. 1995) (recognizing the right to damages for negligent infliction of emo- tional distress resulting from the mishandling of a corpse where serious or severe emotional dis- tress to the plaintiff was the reasonably foreseeable consequence of the defendant’s negligent act or omission); Lauer v

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Del Core v. Mohican Historic Housing Associatesgreen
connappct · 2004 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016De- partment of Wildlife & Fisheries, 567 So. 2d 1081, 1095-96 (La. 1990) (stating Louisiana has permitted deviations from the general rule against emotional damages for merely negligent con- duct in cases involving the mishandling of a corpse); Contreraz v. Michelotti-Sawyers, 896 P.2d 1118, 1120-21 (Mont. 1995) (recognizing the right to damages for negligent infliction of emo- tional distress resulting from the mishandling of a corpse where serious or severe emotional dis- tress to the plaintiff was the reasonably foreseeable consequence of the defendant’s negligent act or omission); Lauer v

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Lauer v. City of New Yorkgreen
ny · 2000 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016De- partment of Wildlife & Fisheries, 567 So. 2d 1081, 1095-96 (La. 1990) (stating Louisiana has permitted deviations from the general rule against emotional damages for merely negligent con- duct in cases involving the mishandling of a corpse); Contreraz v. Michelotti-Sawyers, 896 P.2d 1118, 1120-21 (Mont. 1995) (recognizing the right to damages for negligent infliction of emo- tional distress resulting from the mishandling of a corpse where serious or severe emotional dis- tress to the plaintiff was the reasonably foreseeable consequence of the defendant’s negligent act or omission); Lauer v

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Tomasits v. Cochise Memory Gardens, Inc.green
arizctapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Va. 1985) (“A cause of action for negligent or intentional mishandling of a dead body does not require a showing of physical injury or pecuniary loss.”); Carney v. Knollwood Cemetery Ass’n, 514 N.E.2d 430, 433 (Ohio Ct. App. 1986) (recognizing a cause of action for negligent interference with a dead body without an accompanying physical injury); Tomasits v. Cochise Memory Gardens, Inc., 721 P.2d 1166, 1167 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1986) (electing to follow section 868 of the Restatement (Second) of Torts); Strachan v. John F. Kennedy Me- morial Hospital, 538 A.2d 346, 353 (N.J. 1988) (finding the plain

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Wilson v. Fergusongreen
texapp · 1988 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Va. 1985) (“A cause of action for negligent or intentional mishandling of a dead body does not require a showing of physical injury or pecuniary loss.”); Carney v. Knollwood Cemetery Ass’n, 514 N.E.2d 430, 433 (Ohio Ct. App. 1986) (recognizing a cause of action for negligent interference with a dead body without an accompanying physical injury); Tomasits v. Cochise Memory Gardens, Inc., 721 P.2d 1166, 1167 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1986) (electing to follow section 868 of the Restatement (Second) of Torts); Strachan v. John F. Kennedy Me- morial Hospital, 538 A.2d 346, 353 (N.J. 1988) (finding the plain

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Quesada v. Oak Hill Improvement Co.green
calctapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Va. 1985) (“A cause of action for negligent or intentional mishandling of a dead body does not require a showing of physical injury or pecuniary loss.”); Carney v. Knollwood Cemetery Ass’n, 514 N.E.2d 430, 433 (Ohio Ct. App. 1986) (recognizing a cause of action for negligent interference with a dead body without an accompanying physical injury); Tomasits v. Cochise Memory Gardens, Inc., 721 P.2d 1166, 1167 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1986) (electing to follow section 868 of the Restatement (Second) of Torts); Strachan v. John F. Kennedy Me- morial Hospital, 538 A.2d 346, 353 (N.J. 1988) (finding the plain

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Strachan v. John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospitalgreen
nj · 1988 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Va. 1985) (“A cause of action for negligent or intentional mishandling of a dead body does not require a showing of physical injury or pecuniary loss.”); Carney v. Knollwood Cemetery Ass’n, 514 N.E.2d 430, 433 (Ohio Ct. App. 1986) (recognizing a cause of action for negligent interference with a dead body without an accompanying physical injury); Tomasits v. Cochise Memory Gardens, Inc., 721 P.2d 1166, 1167 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1986) (electing to follow section 868 of the Restatement (Second) of Torts); Strachan v. John F. Kennedy Me- morial Hospital, 538 A.2d 346, 353 (N.J. 1988) (finding the plain

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Moresi v. State, Dept. of Wildlife & Fisheriesgreen
la · 1990 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016De- partment of Wildlife & Fisheries, 567 So. 2d 1081, 1095-96 (La. 1990) (stating Louisiana has permitted deviations from the general rule against emotional damages for merely negligent con- duct in cases involving the mishandling of a corpse); Contreraz v. Michelotti-Sawyers, 896 P.2d 1118, 1120-21 (Mont. 1995) (recognizing the right to damages for negligent infliction of emo- tional distress resulting from the mishandling of a corpse where serious or severe emotional dis- tress to the plaintiff was the reasonably foreseeable consequence of the defendant’s negligent act or omission); Lauer v

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Brown v. Matthews Mortuary, Inc.green
idaho · 1990 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Va. 1985) (“A cause of action for negligent or intentional mishandling of a dead body does not require a showing of physical injury or pecuniary loss.”); Carney v. Knollwood Cemetery Ass’n, 514 N.E.2d 430, 433 (Ohio Ct. App. 1986) (recognizing a cause of action for negligent interference with a dead body without an accompanying physical injury); Tomasits v. Cochise Memory Gardens, Inc., 721 P.2d 1166, 1167 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1986) (electing to follow section 868 of the Restatement (Second) of Torts); Strachan v. John F. Kennedy Me- morial Hospital, 538 A.2d 346, 353 (N.J. 1988) (finding the plain

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Blackwell v. Dykes Funeral Homes, Inc.green
indctapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016De- partment of Wildlife & Fisheries, 567 So. 2d 1081, 1095-96 (La. 1990) (stating Louisiana has permitted deviations from the general rule against emotional damages for merely negligent con- duct in cases involving the mishandling of a corpse); Contreraz v. Michelotti-Sawyers, 896 P.2d 1118, 1120-21 (Mont. 1995) (recognizing the right to damages for negligent infliction of emo- tional distress resulting from the mishandling of a corpse where serious or severe emotional dis- tress to the plaintiff was the reasonably foreseeable consequence of the defendant’s negligent act or omission); Lauer v

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Carney v. Knollwood Cemetery Assn.green
ohioctapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Va. 1985) (“A cause of action for negligent or intentional mishandling of a dead body does not require a showing of physical injury or pecuniary loss.”); Carney v. Knollwood Cemetery Ass’n, 514 N.E.2d 430, 433 (Ohio Ct. App. 1986) (recognizing a cause of action for negligent interference with a dead body without an accompanying physical injury); Tomasits v. Cochise Memory Gardens, Inc., 721 P.2d 1166, 1167 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1986) (electing to follow section 868 of the Restatement (Second) of Torts); Strachan v. John F. Kennedy Me- morial Hospital, 538 A.2d 346, 353 (N.J. 1988) (finding the plain

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (17)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Williams green
ill · 2004
1 sentence

2026The reason for requiring such stringent and precise evidence is because there exists a long-recognized principle of law “that a jury verdict is not subject to impeachment by the testimony of a juror.” Williams, 209 Ill. 2d at 239 (citing People v. Hobley, 182 Ill. 2d 404, 457 (1998)).

12026–2026
People v. Clankie green
illappct · 1989
1 sentence

2010Clankie, 180 Ill.

12010–2010
Dial v. City of O'Fallon green
ill · 1980
2 sentences

1995(See Dial v. City of O’Fallon (1980), 81 Ill. 2d 548, 558 .) A double recovery is a result which is condemned and is exactly what section 2(c) of the Contribution Act was intended to prevent.

1995(See Dial v. City of O'Fallon (1980), 81 Ill.2d 548, 558 , 44 Ill.Dec. 248 , 411 N.E.2d 217 .) A double recovery is a result which is condemned and is exactly what section 2(c) of the Contribution Act was intended to prevent.

11995–1995
Wells Manufacturing Co. v. Pollution Control Board green
ill · 1978
2 sentences

1990The majority repeatedly points to the long-recognized principle that an agency's specified reasons for its decision enable a court to fully and completely review the decision. ( Wells Manufacturing Co. v. Pollution Control Board (1978), 73 Ill.2d 226 , 383 N.E.2d 148 ; Mystik Tape v. Pollution Control Board (1975), 60 Ill.2d 330 , 328 N.E.2d 5 ; Illinois Power Co. v. Pollution Control Board (1985), 137 Ill.

1990The majority repeatedly points to the long-recognized principle that an agency's specified reasons for its decision enable a court to fully and completely review the decision. ( Wells Manufacturing Co. v. Pollution Control Board (1978), 73 Ill.2d 226 , 383 N.E.2d 148 ; Mystik Tape v. Pollution Control Board (1975), 60 Ill.2d 330 , 328 N.E.2d 5 ; Illinois Power Co. v. Pollution Control Board (1985), 137 Ill.

11990–1990
Mystik Tape v. Pollution Control Board green
ill · 1975
2 sentences

1990The majority repeatedly points to the long-recognized principle that an agency's specified reasons for its decision enable a court to fully and completely review the decision. ( Wells Manufacturing Co. v. Pollution Control Board (1978), 73 Ill.2d 226 , 383 N.E.2d 148 ; Mystik Tape v. Pollution Control Board (1975), 60 Ill.2d 330 , 328 N.E.2d 5 ; Illinois Power Co. v. Pollution Control Board (1985), 137 Ill.

1990The majority repeatedly points to the long-recognized principle that an agency's specified reasons for its decision enable a court to fully and completely review the decision. ( Wells Manufacturing Co. v. Pollution Control Board (1978), 73 Ill.2d 226 , 383 N.E.2d 148 ; Mystik Tape v. Pollution Control Board (1975), 60 Ill.2d 330 , 328 N.E.2d 5 ; Illinois Power Co. v. Pollution Control Board (1985), 137 Ill.

11990–1990
Illinois Power Co. v. Pollution Control Board green
illappct · 1985
2 sentences

1990(Wells Manufacturing Co. v. Pollution Control Board (1978), 73 Ill. 2d 226 , 383 N.E.2d 148 ; Mystik Tape v. Pollution Control Board (1975), 60 Ill. 2d 330 , 328 N.E.2d 5 ; Illinois Power Co. v. Pollution Control Board (1985), 137 Ill.

1990The majority repeatedly points to the long-recognized principle that an agency's specified reasons for its decision enable a court to fully and completely review the decision. ( Wells Manufacturing Co. v. Pollution Control Board (1978), 73 Ill.2d 226 , 383 N.E.2d 148 ; Mystik Tape v. Pollution Control Board (1975), 60 Ill.2d 330 , 328 N.E.2d 5 ; Illinois Power Co. v. Pollution Control Board (1985), 137 Ill.

11990–1990
Tepfer v. Deerfield Savings & Loan Ass'n green
illappct · 1983
1 sentence

1986App. 3d 77, 80 , 454 N.E.2d 676 , appeal denied (1984), 96 Ill. 2d 572 .) This long-recognized principle of contract law is applied by statute to negotiable instruments.

11986–1986
People v. Thompson green
illappct · 1977
1 sentence

1982People v. Robinson; People v. Thompson (1977), 55 Ill.

11982–1982
Freeland v. Dickson neutral
illappct · 1978
1 sentence

1980App. 3d 13 , 379 N.E.2d 903 .) However, a long-recognized exception to this rule holds that a railroad company, in improving its right of way, may make reasonable alterations of the natural flow, provided it does not damage adjacent dominant tracts.

11980–1980
Magro v. Continental Toyota, Inc. green
ill · 1977
2 sentences

1977App. 3d 1 , 344 N.E.2d 675 , redd (1977), 67 Ill. 2d 157 , 365 N.E.2d 328 . 1 In Levy, the right of recovery accruing to a purchaser who alleges a tax overcharge by a serviceman was summarized as follows: “Hagerty adhered to the long-recognized rule that, in the absence of statute, taxes paid voluntarily, though erroneously, cannot be recovered.

1977App. 3d 1 , 344 N.E.2d 675 , redd (1977), 67 Ill. 2d 157 , 365 N.E.2d 328 . 1 In Levy, the right of recovery accruing to a purchaser who alleges a tax overcharge by a serviceman was summarized as follows: “Hagerty adhered to the long-recognized rule that, in the absence of statute, taxes paid voluntarily, though erroneously, cannot be recovered.

11977–1977
Bingham v. Maxcy neutral
ill · 1853
1 sentence

1977(Bingham v. Maxcy, 15 Ill. 295 ; England v. Clark, 5 Ill. 486 ; Bishop v. O’Conner, 69 Ill. 431 .) No warranty of title, quality, or quantity is implied in such sales.

11977–1977
Bishop v. O'Conner green
ill · 1873
11977–1977
Magro v. Continental Toyota, Inc. neutral
illappct · 1976
1 sentence

1977App. 3d 1 , 344 N.E.2d 675 , redd (1977), 67 Ill. 2d 157 , 365 N.E.2d 328 . 1 In Levy, the right of recovery accruing to a purchaser who alleges a tax overcharge by a serviceman was summarized as follows: “Hagerty adhered to the long-recognized rule that, in the absence of statute, taxes paid voluntarily, though erroneously, cannot be recovered.

11977–1977
Mississippi River Fuel Corp. v. Illinois Commerce Commission green
ill · 1953
11972–1972
Bonczkowski v. Kucharski green
ill · 1958
11962–1962
Floberg v. Floberg neutral
ill · 1934
11957–1957
Smith v. Smith green
ill · 1929
11957–1957

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-619 (3) IL § 740 ILCS 100/2 (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

NY 51 (1878–2026) OH 46 (1996–2025) CA 27 (1942–2024) TX 24 (1940–2018) IL 20 (1957–2026) PA 19 (1944–2022) IN 13 (1935–2019) AR 13 (1999–2026) CT 12 (1930–2010) TN 11 (1976–2012) GA 11 (1975–2025) NM 10 (1974–2013) MD 10 (1964–2020) FL 10 (1981–2026) WA 9 (1988–2025) NJ 8 (1942–2020) IA 8 (1944–2025) OK 8 (1959–2023) LA 8 (1983–2013) WY 7 (1987–2020) AL 7 (1929–2010) RI 7 (1987–2023) CO 7 (1977–1992) MA 7 (1994–2024) MI 7 (1933–2013) HI 5 (1992–2014) NC 5 (1897–2012) NE 5 (1961–2021) MO 5 (1955–1999) DC 4 (1982–2008) KS 4 (1979–2021) KY 4 (1980–2025) MS 3 (2002–2018) VA 3 (1971–2026) SC 3 (1999–2019) ME 2 (1971–1986) WV 2 (2003–2007) WI 2 (2006–2020) AZ 2 (2012–2012)

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