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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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Heider v. Leewards Creative Crafts, Inc.green2 sentences2020App. 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 | 5 | 5 |
Perlman v. Time, Inc.green2 sentences2020App. 3d 258, 266 (1993), quoting Perlman v. Time, Inc., 64 Ill. 2020App. 3d 258, 266 (1993), quoting Perlman v. Time, Inc., 64 Ill. | 2 | 3 |
Buttitta v. Lawrencegreen2 sentences2002Buttitta 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. | 2 | 2 |
Ratliff v. Safeway Insurancegreen1 sentence2024App. 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. | 1 | 1 |
People v. Enisgreen1 sentence2023People 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. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Illinois. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Marionjoy Rehabilitation Hospital v. Lo
green
2 sentences2003Marionjoy, 180 Ill. 2003Marionjoy, 180 Ill. | 3 | 2002–2003 |
Beck v. Capitol Life Insurance
neutral
2 sentences2003Citing 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. | 3 | 2002–2003 |
The Henderson Square Condominium Association v. LAB Homes, L.L.C.
green
2 sentences2016The 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 . | 2 | 2015–2016 |
People v. Pulliam
green
1 sentence2023People 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. | 1 | 2023–2023 |
2314 Lincoln Park West Condominium Ass'n v. Mann, Gin, Ebel & Frazier, Ltd.
green
2 sentences2006The 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 . | 1 | 2006–2006 |
People v. Kraus
green
1 sentence1991This 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 | 1 | 1991–1991 |
People v. Nichols
green
1 sentence1984App. 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. | 1 | 1984–1984 |
People v. Turner
green
1 sentence1984(People v. Turner (1982), 111 Ill. | 1 | 1984–1984 |
People v. Benedetto
neutral
1 sentence1982(People v. Benedetto (1981), 102 Ill. | 1 | 1982–1982 |
Diedrich v. Northern Illinois Publishing Co.
green
1 sentence1980What 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. | 1 | 1980–1980 |
Wilcox v. Jackson
green
1 sentence1979(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 | 1 | 1979–1979 |
Jackson ex dem. McConnell v. Wilcox
neutral
1 sentence1979(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 | 1 | 1979–1979 |
Kirkland v. Lott
neutral
1 sentence1979(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 | 1 | 1979–1979 |
Lampsett v. Whitney
neutral
1 sentence1979In 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. | 1 | 1979–1979 |
Endsley v. Johns
green
1 sentence1979Primary 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. | 1 | 1979–1979 |
N. C. Antle & Bro. v. Sexton
green
1 sentence1979Antle & 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. | 1 | 1979–1979 |
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.
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.