doing business standard in Illinois

19 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1980–2007 0 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 (6)

Case	Followed	Cited
Cook Associates, Inc. v. Lexington United Corp.green ill · 1981 · cited in 11 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1983–2007 2 sentences 1990(Cook, 87 Ill. 2d at 201-02 , 429 N.E.2d at 852-53 (and cases cited therein).) As characterized by this court, the doing business standard is “quite high.” Natural Gas Pipeline Co. v. Mobil Rocky Mountain, Inc. (1987), 155 Ill. 1990(Cook, 87 Ill. 2d at 201-02 , 429 N.E.2d at 852-53 (and cases cited therein).) As characterized by this court, the doing business standard is “quite high.” Natural Gas Pipeline Co. v. Mobil Rocky Mountain, Inc. (1987), 155 Ill.	5	11
Tauza v. . Susquehanna Coal Co.green ny · 1917 · cited in 5 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1988–2007 2 sentences 2007The doing-business standard requires a showing that a nonresident defendant was carrying on business activity in Illinois "`not occasionally or casually, but with a fair measure of permanence and continuity.'" Maunder v. DeHavilland Aircraft of Canada, Ltd., 102 Ill.2d 342, 351 , 80 Ill.Dec. 765 , 466 N.E.2d 217 (1984) (quoting Tauza v. Susquehanna Coal Co., 220 N.Y. 259, 267 , 115 N.E. 915, 917 (1917)). 2007The doing-business standard requires a showing that a nonresident defendant was carrying on business activity in Illinois "`not occasionally or casually, but with a fair measure of permanence and continuity.'" Maunder v. DeHavilland Aircraft of Canada, Ltd., 102 Ill.2d 342, 351 , 80 Ill.Dec. 765 , 466 N.E.2d 217 (1984) (quoting Tauza v. Susquehanna Coal Co., 220 N.Y. 259, 267 , 115 N.E. 915, 917 (1917)).	5	5
Maunder v. DeHavilland Aircraft of Canada, Ltd.green ill · 1984 · cited in 4 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2006–2007 2 sentences 2007The doing-business standard requires a showing that a nonresident defendant was carrying on business activity in Illinois "`not occasionally or casually, but with a fair measure of permanence and continuity.'" Maunder v. DeHavilland Aircraft of Canada, Ltd., 102 Ill.2d 342, 351 , 80 Ill.Dec. 765 , 466 N.E.2d 217 (1984) (quoting Tauza v. Susquehanna Coal Co., 220 N.Y. 259, 267 , 115 N.E. 915, 917 (1917)). 2007The doing-business standard requires a showing that a nonresident defendant was carrying on business activity in Illinois "`not occasionally or casually, but with a fair measure of permanence and continuity.'" Maunder v. DeHavilland Aircraft of Canada, Ltd., 102 Ill.2d 342, 351 , 80 Ill.Dec. 765 , 466 N.E.2d 217 (1984) (quoting Tauza v. Susquehanna Coal Co., 220 N.Y. 259, 267 , 115 N.E. 915, 917 (1917)).	3	4
Green v. Advance Ross Electronics Corp.green ill · 1981 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1983–1988 2 sentences 1987Sawant & Co. v. Allied Programs (1986), 111 Ill. 2d 304, 311 , 489 N.E.2d 1360, 1364 ; see Green v. Advance Ross Electronics Corp. (1981), 86 Ill. 2d 431 , 427 N.E.2d 1203 .) A court must first determine whether the doing business standard or the long-arm statute is satisfied. 1987Sawant & Co. v. Allied Programs (1986), 111 Ill. 2d 304, 311 , 489 N.E.2d 1360, 1364 ; see Green v. Advance Ross Electronics Corp. (1981), 86 Ill. 2d 431 , 427 N.E.2d 1203 .) A court must first determine whether the doing business standard or the long-arm statute is satisfied.	3	3
Braband v. Beech Aircraft Corp.green ill · 1978 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1983–1988 2 sentences 1988Radosta nevertheless relies on Braband v. Beech Aircraft Corp. (1978), 72 Ill. 2d 548 , 382 N.E.2d 252 , to support her “totality of contacts” argument. 1988Radosta nevertheless relies on Braband v. Beech Aircraft Corp. (1978), 72 Ill. 2d 548 , 382 N.E.2d 252 , to support her “totality of contacts” argument.	1	2
Reichel v. Supreme Courtgreen scotus · 1979 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983 1 sentence 1983See, e.g., Braband v. Beech Aircraft Corp. (1978), 72 Ill. 2d 548 , 382 N.E.2d 252 , cert. denied (1979), 442 U.S. 928 , 61 L.	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Illinois. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (9)

Case	Cited	Years
Riemer v. KSL Recreation Corp. green illappct · 2004 2 sentences 2007The doing-business standard is high, and generally, "`doing business' means conducting business in Illinois of such a character and to such an extent that it may be inferred that the defendant has subjected itself to the jurisdiction and laws of this state and is bound to appear when properly served." Riemer, 348 Ill. 2007The doing-business standard is high, and generally, “ ‘doing business’ means conducting business in Illinois of such a character and to such an extent that it may be inferred that the defendant has subjected itself to the jurisdiction and laws of this state and is bound to appear when properly served.” Riemer, 348 Ill.	4	2006–2007
Natural Gas Pipeline Co. of America v. Mobil Rocky Mountain, Inc. green illappct · 1987 2 sentences 2001Mobil Rocky Mountain, 155 Ill. 1990(Cook, 87 Ill. 2d at 201-02 , 429 N.E.2d at 852-53 (and cases cited therein).) As characterized by this court, the doing business standard is “quite high.” Natural Gas Pipeline Co. v. Mobil Rocky Mountain, Inc. (1987), 155 Ill.	3	1990–2001
Alderson v. Southern Co. green illappct · 2001 2 sentences 2005With respect to section 2 — 209(b)(4) of the Code, we note that “[t]he ‘doing business’ standard is quite high and requires a showing that the defendant is conducting business of such character and extent as to warrant the inference that the corporation has subjected itself to the jurisdiction and laws of the forum. [Citations.] The defendant must transact business in Illinois ‘ “not occasionally or casually, but with a fair measure of permanence and continuity.” ’ [Citations.] Thus, the statute requires a ‘course of business’ or ‘regularity of activities’ as opposed to isolated or sporadic ac 2005With respect to section 2-209(b)(4) of the Code, we note that "[t]he 'doing business standard is quite high and requires a showing that the defendant is conducting business of such character and extent as to warrant the inference that the corporation has subjected itself to the jurisdiction and laws of the forum. [Citations.] The defendant must transact business in Illinois ' "not occasionally or casually, but with a fair measure of permanence and continuity." ' [Citation.] Thus, the statute requires a 'course of business' or 'regularity of activities' as opposed to isolated or sporadic acts.	2	2005–2005
Gaidar v. Tippecanoe Distribution Service, Inc. green illappct · 1998 2 sentences 2001Gaidar, 299 Ill. 2001Gaidar , 299 Ill.	2	2001–2001
Dal Ponte v. Northern Manitoba Native Lodges, Inc. green illappct · 1991 1 sentence 1992(Cook, 87 Ill. 2d 190 , 429 N.E.2d 427 ; Dal Ponte v. Northern Manitoba Native Lodges, Inc. (1991), 220 Ill.	1	1992–1992
Harold M. Pitman Co. v. Typecraft Software Ltd. green ilnd · 1986 1 sentence 1988Ill. 1986), 626 F. Supp. 305 , the Federal district court applied Illinois law and determined that service of summons on the defendant corporation’s agent while he was present in Illinois for a three-day exhibition was invalid because there was insufficient evidence that the defendant met the doing business standard.	1	1988–1988
R. W. Sawant & Co. v. Allied Programs Corp. green ill · 1986 2 sentences 1987Sawant & Co. v. Allied Programs (1986), 111 Ill. 2d 304, 311 , 489 N.E.2d 1360, 1364 ; see Green v. Advance Ross Electronics Corp. (1981), 86 Ill. 2d 431 , 427 N.E.2d 1203 .) A court must first determine whether the doing business standard or the long-arm statute is satisfied. 1987Sawant & Co. v. Allied Programs (1986), 111 Ill. 2d 304, 311 , 489 N.E.2d 1360, 1364 ; see Green v. Advance Ross Electronics Corp. (1981), 86 Ill. 2d 431 , 427 N.E.2d 1203 .) A court must first determine whether the doing business standard or the long-arm statute is satisfied.	1	1987–1987
St. Louis—San Francisco Railway Co. v. Gitchoff green ill · 1977 1 sentence 1981Louis-San Francisco Ry. v. Gitchoff (1977), 68 Ill. 2d 38 ), as it was early recognized that the doctrine was not preempted by the long-arm'statute.	1	1981–1981
Perkins v. Benguet Consolidated Mining Co. green scotus · 1952 2 sentences 1980Perkins v. Benguet Consolidated Mining Co. (1952), 342 U.S. 437 , 96 L. 1980Perkins v. Benguet Consolidated Mining Co. (1952), 342 U.S. 437 , 96 L.	1	1980–1980

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-209 (4)

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 (1980–2007) TX 9 (1990–2015) NY 3 (1964–1991) WA 2 (2013–2013)

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