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misrepresentation defense in Illinois

18 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1979–2024 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Heider v. Leewards Creative Crafts, Inc.green
illappct · 1993 · cited in 5 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2002–2020
2 sentences

2020App. 3d 696, 704 (2002), explained that a court may find that an ostensible opinion constitutes an actionable misrepresentation: “As a general rule, the law will not support a misrepresentation claim predicated on an opinion; however, an exception exists where the circumstances suggest that a plaintiff may have justifiably relied on the opinion as though it was a statement of fact. [Citation.] ‘ “Wherever a party states a matter which might otherwise be only an opinion but does not state it as the expression of the opinion of his own but as an affirmative fact material to the transaction, ***

2020App. 3d 696 (2002), explained that a court may find that an ostensible opinion constitutes an actionable misrepresentation: “As a general rule, the law will not support a misrepresentation claim predicated on an opinion; however, an exception exists where the circumstances suggest that a plaintiff may have justifiably relied on the opinion as though it was a statement of fact. *** ‘ “Wherever a party states a matter which might otherwise be only an opinion but does not state it as the expression of the opinion of his own but as an affirmative fact material to the transaction, *** the statement

55
Perlman v. Time, Inc.green
illappct · 1978 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020App. 3d 258, 266 (1993), quoting Perlman v. Time, Inc., 64 Ill.

2020App. 3d 258, 266 (1993), quoting Perlman v. Time, Inc., 64 Ill.

23
Buttitta v. Lawrencegreen
ill · 1931 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002Buttitta v. Lawrence , 346 Ill. 164, 173 (1931). "'Wherever a party states a matter which might otherwise be only an opinion but does not state it as the expression of the opinion of his own but as an affirmative fact material to the transaction, * * * the statement clearly becomes an affirmation of the fact within the meaning of the rule against fraudulent misrepresentation.'" Heider v. Leewards Creative Crafts, Inc. , 245 Ill.

2002Buttitta v. Lawrence, 346 Ill. 164, 173 (1931). “ ‘Wherever a party states a matter , which might otherwise be only an opinion but does not state it as the expression of the opinion of his own but as an affirmative fact material to the transaction, *** the statement clearly becomes an affirmation of the fact within the meaning of the rule against fraudulent misrepresentation. ’ ” Heider v. Leewards Creative Crafts, Inc., 245 Ill.

22
Ratliff v. Safeway Insurancegreen
illappct · 1993 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024App. 3d at 278 (genuine issue of material fact existed as to whether insurance company was estopped from raising a misrepresentation claim where there was evidence the company’s agent answered “no” to question about whether applicant had a dog on an insurance application without consulting the applicant); contra Ratliff v. Safeway Insurance Co., 257 Ill.

11
People v. Enisgreen
ill · 2000 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023People v. Enis, 194 Ill. 2d 361, 377 (2000); Pulliam, 206 Ill. 2d at 249 . ¶ 40 Second, any claim that counsel failed to comply with Rule 604(d) also fails.

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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 (16)

CaseCitedYears
Marionjoy Rehabilitation Hospital v. Lo green
illappct · 1989
2 sentences

2003Marionjoy, 180 Ill.

2003Marionjoy, 180 Ill.

32002–2003
Beck v. Capitol Life Insurance neutral
illappct · 1977
2 sentences

2003Citing Beck v. Capitol Life Insurance Co., 48 Ill.App.3d 937 , 6 Ill.Dec. 641 , 363 N.E.2d 170 (1977), among other authorities, Nicholas argues that Pekin, rather than Amanda, is responsible for the misrepresentation, and Pekin should be estopped from asserting the misrepresentation as a defense.

2003App. 3d 937 , 363 N.E.2d 170 (1977), among other authorities, Nicholas argues that Pekin, rather than Amanda, is responsible for the misrepresentation, and Pekin should be estopped from asserting the misrepresentation as a defense.

32002–2003
The Henderson Square Condominium Association v. LAB Homes, L.L.C. green
illappct · 2014
2 sentences

2016The appellate court found that the provision was a remedy in addition to common-law fraud and was not limited to preexisting facts because it “concerns the marketing and sale of condominiums, which may occur before construction is complete.” 2014 IL App (1st) 130764, ¶ 117 .

2015The appellate court found that the provision was a remedy in addition to common-law fraud and was not limited to preexisting facts because it “concerns the marketing and sale of condominiums, which may occur before construction is complete.” 2014 IL App (1st) 130764, ¶ 117 .

22015–2016
People v. Pulliam green
ill · 2002
1 sentence

2023People v. Enis, 194 Ill. 2d 361, 377 (2000); Pulliam, 206 Ill. 2d at 249 . ¶ 40 Second, any claim that counsel failed to comply with Rule 604(d) also fails.

12023–2023
2314 Lincoln Park West Condominium Ass'n v. Mann, Gin, Ebel & Frazier, Ltd. green
ill · 1990
2 sentences

2006The plaintiff in 2314 Lincoln Park West had argued that “an architect supplies information to be used by others” and, therefore, the malpractice claim fell within the misrepresentation exception to the Moorman rule. 2314 Lincoln Park West, 136 Ill. 2d at 313 .

2006In rejecting this claim, we held that “while it may be the case that an architect does in fact supply information relied on by others, we do not believe that the character of that function should be overstated.” 2314 Lincoln Park West, 136 Ill. 2d at 313 .

12006–2006
People v. Kraus green
illappct · 1984
1 sentence

1991This court has discussed the law concerning the voluntariness of a plea, stating as follows: “[A] guilty plea is not voluntary and intelligent if it is entered on the basis of a misapprehension of law or fact or a misrepresentation by defense counsel, the State’s Attorney, or someone else in authority. [Citation.] Where any of these circumstances are found to exist, the plea may be withdrawn; however, the defendant bears the burden of demonstrating any alleged misunderstanding or misrepresentation. [Citations.] A misapprehension as to sentencing alternatives may render the guilty plea involunt

11991–1991
People v. Nichols green
illappct · 1981
1 sentence

1984App. 3d 354, 356 , 420 N.E.2d 1166 .) It is well established that a guilty plea is not voluntary and intelligent if it is entered on the basis of a misapprehension of law or fact or a misrepresentation by defense counsel, the State’s Attorney, or someone else in authority.

11984–1984
People v. Turner green
illappct · 1982
1 sentence

1984(People v. Turner (1982), 111 Ill.

11984–1984
People v. Benedetto neutral
illappct · 1981
1 sentence

1982(People v. Benedetto (1981), 102 Ill.

11982–1982
Diedrich v. Northern Illinois Publishing Co. green
illappct · 1976
1 sentence

1980What would be equitable when the defendant is guilty of fraud is not necessarily equitable when he made no misrepresentations at all; what is due care on the part of the plaintiff may be quite different when the plaintiff relied on a misrepresentation than when the plaintiff was merely mistaken.” (Diedrich v. Northern Illinois Publishing Co. (1976), 39 Ill.

11980–1980
Wilcox v. Jackson green
· 1839
1 sentence

1979(Breese) 302 , it was stated without reference to authority that fraud is fatal to a contract, but not every false statement amounts to fraud; in McConnell v. Wilcox (1837), 2 Ill. (1 Scam.) 344 , rev'd on other grounds, 38 U.S. 498 , the court noted that actual fraud is not presumed, and that the defendant’s knowledge of a statement’s falsity must be shown, citing a United States Supreme Court decision; and in Kirkland v. Lott (1839), 3 Ill. (2 Scam.) 13 , it was held, without citation of authority, that in a defense to an action brought by payees of a note, it was fatal not to assert that th

11979–1979
Jackson ex dem. McConnell v. Wilcox neutral
· 1837
1 sentence

1979(Breese) 302 , it was stated without reference to authority that fraud is fatal to a contract, but not every false statement amounts to fraud; in McConnell v. Wilcox (1837), 2 Ill. (1 Scam.) 344 , rev'd on other grounds, 38 U.S. 498 , the court noted that actual fraud is not presumed, and that the defendant’s knowledge of a statement’s falsity must be shown, citing a United States Supreme Court decision; and in Kirkland v. Lott (1839), 3 Ill. (2 Scam.) 13 , it was held, without citation of authority, that in a defense to an action brought by payees of a note, it was fatal not to assert that th

11979–1979
Kirkland v. Lott neutral
ill · 1839
1 sentence

1979(Breese) 302 , it was stated without reference to authority that fraud is fatal to a contract, but not every false statement amounts to fraud; in McConnell v. Wilcox (1837), 2 Ill. (1 Scam.) 344 , rev'd on other grounds, 38 U.S. 498 , the court noted that actual fraud is not presumed, and that the defendant’s knowledge of a statement’s falsity must be shown, citing a United States Supreme Court decision; and in Kirkland v. Lott (1839), 3 Ill. (2 Scam.) 13 , it was held, without citation of authority, that in a defense to an action brought by payees of a note, it was fatal not to assert that th

11979–1979
Lampsett v. Whitney neutral
ill · 1841
1 sentence

1979In the first decision dealing with what was recognized as an action on the case for deceit, Weatherford v. Fishback (1841), 4 Ill. (3 Scam.) 170 , the court made two points of enduring significance.

11979–1979
Endsley v. Johns green
ill · 1887
1 sentence

1979Primary reliance was placed on Pasley rather than Weatherford, when the court determined that benefit to the maker of the misrepresentation was not a requirement of the tort action for deceit in Endsley v. Johns (1887), 120 Ill. 469 ; and in N.C.

11979–1979
N. C. Antle & Bro. v. Sexton green
· 1891
1 sentence

1979Antle & Bro. v. Sexton (1891), 137 Ill. 410 , although the court expressly recognized the case before it as an action on the case to recover damages from fraud and deceit, it applied principles from cases dealing not only with that tort, but also with actions in assumpsit and even for rescission, the latter relying in turn partially on Pomeroy’s Equity Jurisprudence.

11979–1979

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-615 (4) IL § 215 ILCS 5/154 (3) IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-1005 (3) IL § 765 ILCS 605/22 (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

TX 54 (1982–2025) AL 28 (1926–2017) CA 23 (1976–2025) MA 22 (1991–2025) IL 18 (1979–2024) WI 14 (1984–2025) MI 14 (1994–2023) WA 14 (1989–2024) TN 13 (1991–2024) FL 13 (1937–2018) PA 13 (1978–2022) NY 13 (1991–2026) IA 11 (1980–2025) OR 7 (1988–2020) NE 7 (1994–2023) MO 7 (1984–2017) CO 7 (1990–2026) OH 6 (1994–2022) MD 6 (2003–2023) MN 6 (1986–2026) NC 5 (2008–2026) NV 5 (1986–2025) GA 4 (1993–2017) LA 4 (1985–2009) ID 3 (1987–1990) NJ 3 (1994–2025) VT 3 (2014–2024) CT 3 (1997–2002) KY 3 (2007–2024) AK 3 (2006–2016) IN 3 (2000–2020) ME 2 (2013–2013) AR 2 (1988–2010) NH 2 (1987–2004) KS 2 (2023–2024) DC 2 (2013–2016)

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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