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deferential manifest-weight-of-the-evidence standard in Illinois

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.

Followed or applied (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Best v. Bestgreen
ill · 2006 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025See 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.

22
Kankakee County Board of Review v. Property Tax Appeal Boardgreen
illappct · 2012 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022App. 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.

22
Joel R. by Salazar v. Board of Educ. of Mannheim Sch. Dist.green
illappct · 1997 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002Joel 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.

12
Shawnee Community Unit School District No. 84 v. Illinois Property Tax Appeal Boardgreen
illappct · 2022 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025That 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

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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 (11)

CaseCitedYears
Beggs v. The Board of Education of Murphysboro Community Unit School District No. 186 green
ill · 2016
2 sentences

2021Beggs, 2016 IL 120236, ¶ 61 .

2020Beggs, 2016 IL 120236, ¶ 61 .

22020–2021
Gorski v. Board of Fire & Police Commissioners of the City of Woodstock neutral
illappct · 2011
2 sentences

2012Gorski 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 .

22012–2012
People v. Gherna green
ill · 2003
2 sentences

2009Gherna, 203 Ill. 2d at 175 .

2009Gherna, 203 Ill. 2d at 175 .

22009–2009
Kraft Foods, Inc. v. Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board green
illappct · 2013
1 sentence

2025That 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

12025–2025
Burmood v. Anderson green
illappct · 2023
1 sentence

2023With 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.

12023–2023
People v. Kadow green
illappct · 2021
1 sentence

2023“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 .

12023–2023
People v. Woods green
illappct · 2013
1 sentence

2021Woods, 2013 IL App (4th) 120372, ¶ 20 .

12021–2021
People v. Croom green
illappct · 2008
1 sentence

2020Id. at 348-49 .

12020–2020
Fox Moraine, LLC v. United City of Yorkville green
illappct · 2011
1 sentence

2012Fox Moraine, 2011 IL App (2d) 100017, ¶ 59 .

12012–2012
Gorski v. BD. OF FIRE AND POLICE COMM'RS neutral
illappct · 2011
2 sentences

2012Gorski 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 .

12012–2012
Land & Lakes Co. v. Illinois Pollution Control Bd green
illappct · 2000
1 sentence

2011Id.

12011–2011

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 735 ILCS 5/3-101 (5) IL § 35 ILCS 200/16-195 (3) IL § 720 ILCS 5/9-1 (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

IL 19 (2002–2025) OH 2 (2008–2016)

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.

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