19 Illinois opinions name it 1 courts 2002–2025 9 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 |
|---|---|---|
Best v. Bestgreen2 sentences2025See Best v. Best, 223 Ill. 2d 342 , 348 n.1 (2006) (comparing the two standards). ¶ 54 Much of the existing case law applying the doctrine of forfeiture by wrongdoing involves domestic violence or an acrimonious divorce. 2025See Best v. Best, 223 Ill. 2d 342 , 348 n.1 (2006) (comparing the two standards). ¶ 55 Much of the existing case law applying the doctrine of forfeiture by wrongdoing involves domestic violence or an acrimonious divorce. | 2 | 2 |
Kankakee County Board of Review v. Property Tax Appeal Boardgreen2 sentences2022App. 3d 649, 655 (1996); see also Kankakee County Board of Review, 2012 IL App (3d) 110045, ¶¶ 18-19 . ¶ 96 Petitioners seek to avoid the deferential manifest-weight-of-the-evidence standard by arguing that the PTAB erred as a matter of law when it valued the subject property based on Ameren’s prior business decisions rather than the subject property’s income-producing capabilities. 2022App. 3d 649, 655 (1996); see also Kankakee County Board of Review, 2012 IL App (3d) 110045, ¶¶ 18-19 . ¶ 95 Petitioners seek to avoid the deferential manifest-weight-of-the-evidence standard by arguing that the PTAB erred as a matter of law when it valued the subject property based on Ameren’s prior business decisions rather than the subject property’s income-producing capabilities. | 2 | 2 |
Joel R. by Salazar v. Board of Educ. of Mannheim Sch. Dist.green2 sentences2002Joel R. v. Board of Education of Mannheim School District 83, 292 Ill. 2002Joel R. v. Board of Education of Mannheim School District 83, 292 Ill. | 1 | 2 |
Shawnee Community Unit School District No. 84 v. Illinois Property Tax Appeal Boardgreen1 sentence2025That is, challenges amounting to attacks on the weight that should have been given to expert testimony -23- 1-22-1698 are “properly reviewed under the manifest-weight standard.” Id. ¶ 66 (citing Kraft Foods, 2013 IL App (2d) 121031 ; see also Shawnee Community Unit School District No. 84 v. Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board, 2022 IL App (5th) 190266, ¶ 95 (rejecting petitioner’s attempt to “avoid the deferential manifest weight-of-the-evidence standard by arguing that the PTAB erred as a matter of law when it valued the subject property based on [prior property owner’s] prior business decisio | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Illinois. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Beggs v. The Board of Education of Murphysboro Community Unit School District No. 186
green
2 sentences2021Beggs, 2016 IL 120236, ¶ 61 . 2020Beggs, 2016 IL 120236, ¶ 61 . | 2 | 2020–2021 |
Gorski v. Board of Fire & Police Commissioners of the City of Woodstock
neutral
2 sentences2012Gorski v. Board of Fire & Police Commissioners, 2011 IL App (2d) 100808, ¶ 34 , 357 Ill.Dec. 466 , 963 N.E.2d 419 . 2012Gorski v. Board of Fire & Police Commissioners, 2011 IL App (2d) 100808, ¶ 34 . | 2 | 2012–2012 |
People v. Gherna
green
2 sentences2009Gherna, 203 Ill. 2d at 175 . 2009Gherna, 203 Ill. 2d at 175 . | 2 | 2009–2009 |
Kraft Foods, Inc. v. Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board
green
1 sentence2025That is, challenges amounting to attacks on the weight that should have been given to expert testimony -23- 1-22-1698 are “properly reviewed under the manifest-weight standard.” Id. ¶ 66 (citing Kraft Foods, 2013 IL App (2d) 121031 ; see also Shawnee Community Unit School District No. 84 v. Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board, 2022 IL App (5th) 190266, ¶ 95 (rejecting petitioner’s attempt to “avoid the deferential manifest weight-of-the-evidence standard by arguing that the PTAB erred as a matter of law when it valued the subject property based on [prior property owner’s] prior business decisio | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Burmood v. Anderson
green
1 sentence2023With the deferential manifest-weight-of-the-evidence standard in mind, we will review the court’s analysis of the best-interest factors by addressing each one in turn. ¶ 27 A. Reasons for the Intended Relocation -6- 2023 IL App (2d) 230092 ¶ 28 Alyssa’s reason for the intended relocation to Galesburg was to enhance her standard of living by improving her financial situation. | 1 | 2023–2023 |
People v. Kadow
green
1 sentence2023“However, a court of review is permitted to undertake its own assessment of the facts and draw its own conclusions when deciding what relief, if any, should be granted.” Kadow, 2021 IL App (4th) 190103, ¶ 22 . | 1 | 2023–2023 |
People v. Woods
green
1 sentence2021Woods, 2013 IL App (4th) 120372, ¶ 20 . | 1 | 2021–2021 |
People v. Croom
green
1 sentence2020Id. at 348-49 . | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Fox Moraine, LLC v. United City of Yorkville
green
1 sentence2012Fox Moraine, 2011 IL App (2d) 100017, ¶ 59 . | 1 | 2012–2012 |
Gorski v. BD. OF FIRE AND POLICE COMM'RS
neutral
2 sentences2012Gorski v. Board of Fire & Police Commissioners, 2011 IL App (2d) 100808, ¶ 34 , 357 Ill.Dec. 466 , 963 N.E.2d 419 . 2012Gorski v. Board of Fire & Police Commissioners, 2011 IL App (2d) 100808, ¶ 34 , 357 Ill.Dec. 466 , 963 N.E.2d 419 . | 1 | 2012–2012 |
Land & Lakes Co. v. Illinois Pollution Control Bd
green
1 sentence2011Id. | 1 | 2011–2011 |
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.
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