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interpretation rule in Illinois

109 Illinois opinions name it 3 courts 1877–2026 13 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 (23)

CaseFollowedCited
Longstreet v. Cottrell, Inc.green
illappct · 2007 · cited in 6 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2010–2025
2 sentences

2025“Although a supreme court rule is not a statute enacted by the Illinois legislature, the interpretation of a rule should follow the same guidelines as statutory interpretation ***.” Longstreet v. Cottrell, Inc., 374 Ill.

2023Sept. 18, 2023). ¶ 19 “Although a supreme court rule is not a statute enacted by the Illinois legislature, the interpretation of a rule should follow the same guidelines as statutory interpretation ***.” Longstreet v. Cottrell, Inc., 374 Ill.

46
Coyne v. Milan Police Pension Boardgreen
illappct · 2004 · cited in 4 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2004–2005
2 sentences

2005Coyne, 347 Ill.

2005Coyne, 347 Ill.

24
Inwang v. Community College District No. 508green
illappct · 1983 · cited in 4 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1987–1998
2 sentences

1998An agency’s interpretation of a rule is not, however, binding on this court (Inwang v. Community College District No. 508, 117 Ill.

1998An agency's interpretation of a rule is not, however, binding on this court ( Inwang v. Community College District No. 508 , 117 Ill.

24
In Re Stormentgreen
ill · 2002 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012McFatridge v. Madigan, 2011 IL App (4th) 100936, ¶ 26 , 357 Ill.Dec. 212 , 218-19, 962 N.E.2d 1113, 1119-20 ; see also In re Storment, 203 Ill.2d 378, 390 , 272 Ill.Dec. 129 , 786 N.E.2d 963, 970 (2002) (stating the interpretation of a rule is reviewed de novo ).

2012McFatridge v. Madigan, 2011 IL App (4th) 100936, ¶ 26 , 357 Ill.Dec. 212 , 218-19, 962 N.E.2d 1113, 1119-20 ; see also In re Storment, 203 Ill.2d 378, 390 , 272 Ill.Dec. 129 , 786 N.E.2d 963, 970 (2002) (stating the interpretation of a rule is reviewed de novo ).

22
Thompson v. Gordon - Supplemental Filed 02/03/10green
illappct · 2009 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Id. at 551-52 (Hutchinson, J., dissenting).

2011Id. at 551-52 (Hutchinson, J., dissenting).

22
Bonaguro v. the County Officers Electoral Boardgreen
ill · 1994 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Although a supreme court rule is not a statute enacted by the Illinois legislature, the interpretation of a rule should follow the same guidelines as statutory interpretation (In re Estate of Rennick, 181 Ill. 2d at 404 , 692 N.E.2d at 1155 ), in that each section must be construed consistently with the other sections and subsections (Bonaguro v. County Officers Electoral Board, 158 Ill. 2d 391, 397 , 634 N.E.2d 712, 714 (1994)).

2007Although a supreme court rule is not a statute enacted by the Illinois legislature, the interpretation of a rule should follow the same guidelines as statutory interpretation (In re Estate of Rennick, 181 Ill. 2d at 404 , 692 N.E.2d at 1155 ), in that each section must be construed consistently with the other sections and subsections (Bonaguro v. County Officers Electoral Board, 158 Ill. 2d 391, 397 , 634 N.E.2d 712, 714 (1994)).

22
Illinois Consolidated Telephone Co. v. Illinois Commerce Commissiongreen
ill · 1983 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001Illinois Consolidated Telephone Co. v. Illinois Commerce Comm’n, 95 Ill. 2d 142, 153-54 , 447 N.E.2d 295, 300 (1983); River Bend Community Unit School District No. 2 v. Human Rights Comm’n, 232 Ill.

2001Illinois Consolidated Telephone Co. v. Illinois Commerce Comm’n, 95 Ill. 2d 142, 153-54 , 447 N.E.2d 295, 300 (1983); River Bend Community Unit School District No. 2 v. Human Rights Comm’n, 232 Ill.

22
BD. OF EDUC. OF ROUND LAKE AREA SCHOOLS v. State Bd. of Educ.green
illappct · 1997 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
22
People v. Colongreen
illappct · 2018 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2019–2022
2 sentences

2019However, "to the extent that admissibility of evidence requires the interpretation of a rule and its intended scope, our review is de novo ." People v. Colon , 2018 IL App (1st) 160120 , ¶ 12, 426 Ill.Dec. 861 , 117 N.E.3d 278 (citing People v. Romanowski , 2016 IL App (1st) 142360 , ¶ 21, 406 Ill.Dec. 731 , 61 N.E.3d 999 ). ¶ 35 Under the tacit admission rule, a defendant's silence may be introduced as a tacit or implied admission of guilt if the defendant remains silent in the face of an accusation of criminal conduct.

2019However, "to the extent that admissibility of evidence requires the interpretation of a rule and its intended scope, our review is de novo ." People v. Colon , 2018 IL App (1st) 160120 , ¶ 12, 426 Ill.Dec. 861 , 117 N.E.3d 278 (citing People v. Romanowski , 2016 IL App (1st) 142360 , ¶ 21, 406 Ill.Dec. 731 , 61 N.E.3d 999 ). ¶ 35 Under the tacit admission rule, a defendant's silence may be introduced as a tacit or implied admission of guilt if the defendant remains silent in the face of an accusation of criminal conduct.

13
In Re Estate of Rennickgreen
ill · 1998 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2003–2007
2 sentences

2007Although a supreme court rule is not a statute enacted by the Illinois legislature, the interpretation of a rule should follow the same guidelines as statutory interpretation (In re Estate of Rennick, 181 Ill. 2d at 404 , 692 N.E.2d at 1155 ), in that each section must be construed consistently with the other sections and subsections (Bonaguro v. County Officers Electoral Board, 158 Ill. 2d 391, 397 , 634 N.E.2d 712, 714 (1994)).

2007Although a supreme court rule is not a statute enacted by the Illinois legislature, the interpretation of a rule should follow the same guidelines as statutory interpretation (In re Estate of Rennick, 181 Ill. 2d at 404 , 692 N.E.2d at 1155 ), in that each section must be construed consistently with the other sections and subsections (Bonaguro v. County Officers Electoral Board, 158 Ill. 2d 391, 397 , 634 N.E.2d 712, 714 (1994)).

13
People v. Sneedgreen
illappct · 1995 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019People v. Sneed , 274 Ill.

2019People v. Sneed, 274 Ill.

12
People v. Perkinsgreen
ill · 2008 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011People v. Perkins, 229 Ill.2d 34, 41 , 321 Ill.Dec. 676 , 890 N.E.2d 398 (2007); People v. Stewart, 365 Ill.App.3d 744, 751 , 303 Ill.Dec. 264 , 851 N.E.2d 162 (2006). ¶ 34 In Thompson , the supreme court, after applying the foregoing principles, stated: "The language of Rule 431(b) is clear and unambiguous.

2011People v. Perkins, 229 Ill.2d 34, 41 , 321 Ill.Dec. 676 , 890 N.E.2d 398 (2007); People v. Stewart, 365 Ill.App.3d 744, 751 , 303 Ill.Dec. 264 , 851 N.E.2d 162 (2006). ¶ 34 In Thompson , the supreme court, after applying the foregoing principles, stated: "The language of Rule 431(b) is clear and unambiguous.

12
People v. Stewartgreen
illappct · 2006 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011People v. Perkins, 229 Ill.2d 34, 41 , 321 Ill.Dec. 676 , 890 N.E.2d 398 (2007); People v. Stewart, 365 Ill.App.3d 744, 751 , 303 Ill.Dec. 264 , 851 N.E.2d 162 (2006). ¶ 34 In Thompson , the supreme court, after applying the foregoing principles, stated: "The language of Rule 431(b) is clear and unambiguous.

2011People v. Perkins, 229 Ill.2d 34, 41 , 321 Ill.Dec. 676 , 890 N.E.2d 398 (2007); People v. Stewart, 365 Ill.App.3d 744, 751 , 303 Ill.Dec. 264 , 851 N.E.2d 162 (2006). ¶ 34 In Thompson , the supreme court, after applying the foregoing principles, stated: "The language of Rule 431(b) is clear and unambiguous.

12
People v. Stewartgreen
ill · 2022 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
11
People v. Saundersgreen
illappct · 1997 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
11
People v. Hallgreen
ill · 2000 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
11
Sweet Berry Café, Inc. v. Society Insurance, Inc.green
illappct · 2022 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
11
Central Illinois Light Co. v. Home Insurancegreen
ill · 2004 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
11
Robert R. McCormick Foundation v. Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc.green
illappct · 2016 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
11
Pisano v. Giordanogreen
illappct · 1982 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
11
Zweifel Manufacturing Corp. v. City of Peoriagreen
ill · 1957 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
11
Canales v. Dominick's Finer Foods, Inc.green
illappct · 1981 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
11
In Re Corboygreen
ill · 1988 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
11

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 (57)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Romanowski green
illappct · 2016
2 sentences

2019However, "to the extent that admissibility of evidence requires the interpretation of a rule and its intended scope, our review is de novo ." People v. Colon , 2018 IL App (1st) 160120 , ¶ 12, 426 Ill.Dec. 861 , 117 N.E.3d 278 (citing People v. Romanowski , 2016 IL App (1st) 142360 , ¶ 21, 406 Ill.Dec. 731 , 61 N.E.3d 999 ). ¶ 35 Under the tacit admission rule, a defendant's silence may be introduced as a tacit or implied admission of guilt if the defendant remains silent in the face of an accusation of criminal conduct.

2019However, "to the extent that admissibility of evidence requires the interpretation of a rule and its intended scope, our review is de novo ." People v. Colon , 2018 IL App (1st) 160120 , ¶ 12, 426 Ill.Dec. 861 , 117 N.E.3d 278 (citing People v. Romanowski , 2016 IL App (1st) 142360 , ¶ 21, 406 Ill.Dec. 731 , 61 N.E.3d 999 ). ¶ 35 Under the tacit admission rule, a defendant's silence may be introduced as a tacit or implied admission of guilt if the defendant remains silent in the face of an accusation of criminal conduct.

42018–2019
Intergovernmental Risk Management v. O'Donnell, Wicklund, Pigozzi & Peterson Architects, Inc. green
illappct · 1998
2 sentences

2017In rejecting the plaintiffs’ argument, the court in Intergovernmental Risk first noted that the plaintiffs’ interpretation of the waiver of subrogation would have the effect of rendering the phrase in section 11.4.7 “or other property insurance applicable to the Work” redundant and meaningless since it would not allow for any alternative form of insurance implied by the word “or.” Intergovernmental Risk, 295 Ill.

2016In rejecting the plaintiffs’ argument, the court in Intergovernmental Risk, first noted that the plaintiffs’ interpretation of the waiver of subrogation would have the effect of rendering the 32 Nos. 1-15-1166 & 1-15-1184 cons. phrase in section 11.4.7 “or other property insurance applicable to the Work” redundant and meaningless, since it would not allow for any alternative form of insurance implied by the word “or.” Intergovernmental Risk, 295 Ill.

42016–2017
Hooker v. Illinois State Board of Elections green
ill · 2016
2 sentences

2018Hooker v. Illinois State Board of Elections, 2016 IL 121077, ¶ 21 . ¶ 60 De novo review means that we perform the same analysis that a trial judge would perform.

2018Hooker v. Illinois State Board of Elections , 2016 IL 121077 , ¶ 21, 407 Ill.Dec. 392 , 63 N.E.3d 824 . ¶ 60 De novo review means that we perform the same analysis that a trial judge would perform.

32018–2018
Burke v. Department of Registration & Education neutral
illappct · 1980
2 sentences

1997App. 3d 647, 650 , 404 N.E.2d 961 (1980) (holding that notice of a change in an agency’s interpretation of a rule that substantially affects an applicant’s licensure must be given before that new rule can be binding).

1997App. 3d 647, 650 , 404 N.E.2d 961 (1980) (holding that notice of a change in an agency's interpretation of a rule that substantially affects an applicant's licensure must be given before that new rule can be binding).

31996–1997
JACKSON EX REL. JACKSON v. Reid green
illappct · 2006
2 sentences

2023Id.

2023Id.

22023–2023
River Valley Cartage Co. v. Hawkeye-Security Insurance green
ill · 1959
2 sentences

2020Id. at 244 .

2020Id. at 244 .

22020–2020
Doe v. Coe green
illappct · 2017
2 sentences

2018Doe v. Coe , 2017 IL App (2d) 160875 , ¶ 10, 416 Ill.Dec. 114 , 83 N.E.3d 612 . ¶ 18 Defendants OSF Healthcare System; Bernard E.

2018Doe v. Coe, 2017 IL App (2d) 160875, ¶ 10 . ¶ 18 Defendants OSF Healthcare System; Bernard E.

22018–2018
Paul v. Gerald Adelman & Associates, Ltd. green
ill · 2006
2 sentences

2017Paul, 223 Ill. 2d at 98 .

2016Standard of Review ¶ 23 Where the success of a section 2-1401 petition is dependent entirely on the interpretation of a rule or statute, that legal issue will be reviewed de novo. 10 No. 1-15-2395 Paul, 223 Ill. 2d at 98 .

22016–2017
Nowak v. City of Country Club Hills green
ill · 2011
2 sentences

2012In construing a statute, the fundamental rule "is to ascertain and give effect to the legislature's intent." Nowak v. City of Country Club Hills, 2011 IL 111838, ¶ 11 , 354 Ill.Dec. 825 , 958 N.E.2d 1021, 1023 .

2012In construing a statute, the fundamental rule "is to ascertain and give effect to the legislature's intent." Nowak v. City of Country Club Hills, 2011 IL 111838, ¶ 11 , 354 Ill.Dec. 825 , 958 N.E.2d 1021, 1023 .

22012–2012
Nowak v. City of Country Club Hills green
ill · 2011
2 sentences

2012In construing a statute, the fundamental rule “is to ascertain and give effect to the legislature’s intent.” Nowak v. City of Country Club Hills, 2011 IL 111838, ¶ 11 , 958 N.E.2d 1021, 1023 .

2012In construing a statute, the fundamental rule "is to ascertain and give effect to the legislature's intent." Nowak v. City of Country Club Hills, 2011 IL 111838, ¶ 11 , 354 Ill.Dec. 825 , 958 N.E.2d 1021, 1023 .

22012–2012
McFatridge v. Madigan neutral
illappct · 2011
2 sentences

2012McFatridge v. Madigan, 2011 IL App (4th) 100936, ¶ 26 , 2011 WL 6288120 , at *5; see also In re Storment, 203 Ill. 2d 378, 390 , 786 N.E.2d 963, 970 (2002) (stating the interpretation of a rule is reviewed de novo).

2012McFatridge v. Madigan, 2011 IL App (4th) 100936, ¶ 26 , 357 Ill.Dec. 212 , 218-19, 962 N.E.2d 1113, 1119-20 ; see also In re Storment, 203 Ill.2d 378, 390 , 272 Ill.Dec. 129 , 786 N.E.2d 963, 970 (2002) (stating the interpretation of a rule is reviewed de novo ).

22012–2012
Alvarez v. Pappas green
ill · 2008
2 sentences

2011Id. ¶ 25 The supreme court agreed that the plain language of the statute supported the plaintiffs’ interpretation that the clause “ ‘or have been overpaid by the same claimant or by different claimants’ ” modified the preceding clause regarding the erroneous assessment of taxes.

2011Id. ¶ 25 The supreme court agreed that the plain language of the statute supported the plaintiffs' interpretation that the clause "`or have been overpaid by the same claimant or by different claimants'" modified the preceding clause regarding the erroneous assessment of taxes.

22011–2011
cluster 790200 green
ca4 · 2005
2 sentences

2006Resource Bankshares, 407 F.3d at 641-42 .

2006Resource Bankshares, 407 F.3d at 641-42 .

22006–2006
In Re India B. green
ill · 2002
2 sentences

2003Our adherence to the established rule that mootness exceptions are to be narrowly construed (see India B., 202 Ill.2d at 543 , 270 Ill.Dec. 30 , 782 N.E.2d 224 ), and our continued encouragement of the use of appropriate safeguards to preserve a parent's right to effective appellate review, such as stays and expedited proceedings (see India B., 202 Ill.2d at 537 , 270 Ill.Dec. 30 , 782 N.E.2d 224 ), ensure that reviewing courts will continue to address claims only in cases within the proper scope of their authority.

2003Our adherence to the established rule that mootness exceptions are to be narrowly construed (see India B., 202 Ill.2d at 543 , 270 Ill.Dec. 30 , 782 N.E.2d 224 ), and our continued encouragement of the use of appropriate safeguards to preserve a parent's right to effective appellate review, such as stays and expedited proceedings (see India B., 202 Ill.2d at 537 , 270 Ill.Dec. 30 , 782 N.E.2d 224 ), ensure that reviewing courts will continue to address claims only in cases within the proper scope of their authority.

22003–2003
Schober v. Young green
illappct · 2001
2 sentences

2002Schober v. Young, 322 Ill.

2002Schober v. Young , 322 Ill.

22002–2002
Galowich v. Beech Aircraft Corp. green
ill · 1982
2 sentences

2001In Galowich I, 92 Ill. 2d at 166 , 441 N.E.2d at 322 , the supreme court held that Rule 208(d) authorizes the trial court “to tax as costs, in its discretion, the expenses only of those depositions necessarily used at trial.” The Galowich I court explained as follows: “This interpretation of the rule accords with this court’s frequent statements that a successful litigant is not entitled to recover the ordinary expenses of litigation. [Citations.] The deposition as used in modern litigation is almost entirely a technique of trial preparation, serving primarily the convenience of counsel.

2001In Galowich I, 92 Ill. 2d at 166 , 441 N.E.2d at 322 , the supreme court held that Rule 208(d) authorizes the trial court “to tax as costs, in its discretion, the expenses only of those depositions necessarily used at trial.” The Galowich I court explained as follows: “This interpretation of the rule accords with this court’s frequent statements that a successful litigant is not entitled to recover the ordinary expenses of litigation. [Citations.] The deposition as used in modern litigation is almost entirely a technique of trial preparation, serving primarily the convenience of counsel.

21991–2001
River Bend Community Unit School District No. 2 v. Human Rights Commission green
illappct · 1992
2 sentences

2001Illinois Consolidated Telephone Co. v. Illinois Commerce Comm’n, 95 Ill. 2d 142, 153-54 , 447 N.E.2d 295, 300 (1983); River Bend Community Unit School District No. 2 v. Human Rights Comm’n, 232 Ill.

2001Illinois Consolidated Telephone Co. v. Illinois Commerce Comm'n , 95 Ill. 2d 142, 153-54 , 447 N.E.2d 295, 300 (1983); River Bend Community Unit School District No. 2 v. Human Rights Comm'n , 232 Ill.

22001–2001
In Re Marriage of Weinstein green
illappct · 1984
2 sentences

1999Weinstein clearly stated that “the contributing spouse should be entitled to some form of compensation for the financial efforts and support provided to the student spouse in the expectation that the marital unit would prosper in the future.” Weinstein, 128 Ill.

1999Weinstein clearly stated that "the contributing spouse should be entitled to some form of compensation for the financial efforts and support provided to the student spouse in the expectation that the marital unit would prosper in the future..." Weinstein , 128 Ill.

21999–1999
Best Coin-Op, Inc. v. Old Willow Falls Condominium Ass'n green
illappct · 1983
21998–1998
People v. Wright green
illappct · 1977
21979–1984
People v. Deroo green
ill · 2022
12026–2026
People v. Hauck green
illappct · 2022
12024–2024
People v. Padilla green
illappct · 2021
12024–2024
VC&M, LTD v. Andrews green
ill · 2013
12024–2024
People v. Risper green
illappct · 2015
12024–2024
People v. Ruiz green
illappct · 2019
12023–2023
In re Marriage of Levites green
illappct · 2021
12021–2021
Altom v. Hawes green
illappct · 1978
12018–2018
McFatridge v. Madigan neutral
illappct · 2011
12012–2012
Roach v. Springfield Clinic green
ill · 1993
12012–2012
Cranfield v. Industrial Commission neutral
ill · 1980
12004–2004
Hough v. Weber green
illappct · 1990
12002–2002
People v. Smith green
illappct · 1974
12002–2002
Baumgartner v. First Church of Christ green
illappct · 1986
11997–1997
Thames v. Board of Educ. of Chicago green
illappct · 1994
11996–1996
Lotto Jackpot Prize of December 3, 1982 Won by Marianov green
pa · 1993
11995–1995
Lubershane v. Village of Glencoe green
illappct · 1978
11992–1992
City of Champaign v. Roseman green
ill · 1958
11990–1990
Heifner v. Board of Education of Morris Community High School District No. 101 green
illappct · 1975
11989–1989
Hartbarger v. Country Mutual Insurance green
illappct · 1982
11989–1989

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (6) IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-619 (5) IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-1401 (4) IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-615 (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

TX 117 (1913–2025) IL 109 (1877–2026) CA 93 (1912–2026) UT 83 (1988–2026) FL 81 (1959–2025) MI 68 (1949–2025) OR 67 (1893–2026) PA 65 (1897–2025) NY 48 (1896–2022) CO 45 (1952–2026) OH 45 (1926–2025) IA 37 (1941–2024) MN 37 (1967–2026) WI 35 (1923–2024) AR 35 (1929–2025) WA 34 (1918–2019) MD 34 (1943–2023) MO 32 (1899–2020) AZ 31 (1946–2024) CT 29 (1955–2023) NJ 28 (1869–2020) HI 28 (1978–2022) MA 28 (1863–2026) IN 26 (1941–2023) WV 25 (1913–2024) MS 22 (1895–2023) LA 21 (1937–2019) NC 20 (1912–2020) AL 19 (1885–2008) NM 18 (1939–2019) GA 16 (1909–2024) MT 16 (1890–2023) TN 15 (1942–2022) ND 15 (1974–2023) DC 14 (1975–2024) VT 14 (1915–2023) AK 12 (1975–2018) RI 10 (1968–2018) SD 10 (1897–2015) VA 10 (1962–2026) ID 10 (1975–2024) KS 10 (1904–2023) NH 7 (1978–2021) OK 7 (1919–2011) DE 7 (1920–2015) WY 7 (1933–2009) NE 7 (1922–2013) NV 6 (1971–2018) KY 5 (1917–2009) ME 5 (1958–2020) SC 4 (1936–2009) PR 4 (1930–1967)

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