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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Longstreet v. Cottrell, Inc.green2 sentences2025“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. | 4 | 6 |
Coyne v. Milan Police Pension Boardgreen2 sentences2005Coyne, 347 Ill. 2005Coyne, 347 Ill. | 2 | 4 |
Inwang v. Community College District No. 508green2 sentences1998An 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. | 2 | 4 |
In Re Stormentgreen2 sentences2012McFatridge 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 ). | 2 | 2 |
Thompson v. Gordon - Supplemental Filed 02/03/10green2 sentences2011Id. at 551-52 (Hutchinson, J., dissenting). 2011Id. at 551-52 (Hutchinson, J., dissenting). | 2 | 2 |
Bonaguro v. the County Officers Electoral Boardgreen2 sentences2007Although 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)). | 2 | 2 |
Illinois Consolidated Telephone Co. v. Illinois Commerce Commissiongreen2 sentences2001Illinois 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. | 2 | 2 |
| BD. OF EDUC. OF ROUND LAKE AREA SCHOOLS v. State Bd. of Educ.green | 2 | 2 |
People v. Colongreen2 sentences2019However, "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. | 1 | 3 |
In Re Estate of Rennickgreen2 sentences2007Although 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)). | 1 | 3 |
People v. Sneedgreen2 sentences2019People v. Sneed , 274 Ill. 2019People v. Sneed, 274 Ill. | 1 | 2 |
People v. Perkinsgreen2 sentences2011People 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. | 1 | 2 |
People v. Stewartgreen2 sentences2011People 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. | 1 | 2 |
| People v. Stewartgreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Saundersgreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Hallgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Sweet Berry Café, Inc. v. Society Insurance, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| Central Illinois Light Co. v. Home Insurancegreen | 1 | 1 |
| Robert R. McCormick Foundation v. Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| Pisano v. Giordanogreen | 1 | 1 |
| Zweifel Manufacturing Corp. v. City of Peoriagreen | 1 | 1 |
| Canales v. Dominick's Finer Foods, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| In Re Corboygreen | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Illinois. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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People v. Romanowski
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2 sentences2019However, "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. | 4 | 2018–2019 |
Intergovernmental Risk Management v. O'Donnell, Wicklund, Pigozzi & Peterson Architects, Inc.
green
2 sentences2017In 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. | 4 | 2016–2017 |
Hooker v. Illinois State Board of Elections
green
2 sentences2018Hooker 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. | 3 | 2018–2018 |
Burke v. Department of Registration & Education
neutral
2 sentences1997App. 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). | 3 | 1996–1997 |
JACKSON EX REL. JACKSON v. Reid
green
2 sentences2023Id. 2023Id. | 2 | 2023–2023 |
River Valley Cartage Co. v. Hawkeye-Security Insurance
green
2 sentences2020Id. at 244 . 2020Id. at 244 . | 2 | 2020–2020 |
Doe v. Coe
green
2 sentences2018Doe 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. | 2 | 2018–2018 |
Paul v. Gerald Adelman & Associates, Ltd.
green
2 sentences2017Paul, 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 . | 2 | 2016–2017 |
Nowak v. City of Country Club Hills
green
2 sentences2012In 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 . | 2 | 2012–2012 |
Nowak v. City of Country Club Hills
green
2 sentences2012In 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 . | 2 | 2012–2012 |
McFatridge v. Madigan
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2 sentences2012McFatridge 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 ). | 2 | 2012–2012 |
Alvarez v. Pappas
green
2 sentences2011Id. ¶ 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. | 2 | 2011–2011 |
cluster 790200
green
2 sentences2006Resource Bankshares, 407 F.3d at 641-42 . 2006Resource Bankshares, 407 F.3d at 641-42 . | 2 | 2006–2006 |
In Re India B.
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2 sentences2003Our 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. | 2 | 2003–2003 |
Schober v. Young
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2 sentences2002Schober v. Young, 322 Ill. 2002Schober v. Young , 322 Ill. | 2 | 2002–2002 |
Galowich v. Beech Aircraft Corp.
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2 sentences2001In 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. | 2 | 1991–2001 |
River Bend Community Unit School District No. 2 v. Human Rights Commission
green
2 sentences2001Illinois 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. | 2 | 2001–2001 |
In Re Marriage of Weinstein
green
2 sentences1999Weinstein 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. | 2 | 1999–1999 |
| Best Coin-Op, Inc. v. Old Willow Falls Condominium Ass'n green | 2 | 1998–1998 |
| People v. Wright green | 2 | 1979–1984 |
| People v. Deroo green | 1 | 2026–2026 |
| People v. Hauck green | 1 | 2024–2024 |
| People v. Padilla green | 1 | 2024–2024 |
| VC&M, LTD v. Andrews green | 1 | 2024–2024 |
| People v. Risper green | 1 | 2024–2024 |
| People v. Ruiz green | 1 | 2023–2023 |
| In re Marriage of Levites green | 1 | 2021–2021 |
| Altom v. Hawes green | 1 | 2018–2018 |
| McFatridge v. Madigan neutral | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| Roach v. Springfield Clinic green | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| Cranfield v. Industrial Commission neutral | 1 | 2004–2004 |
| Hough v. Weber green | 1 | 2002–2002 |
| People v. Smith green | 1 | 2002–2002 |
| Baumgartner v. First Church of Christ green | 1 | 1997–1997 |
| Thames v. Board of Educ. of Chicago green | 1 | 1996–1996 |
| Lotto Jackpot Prize of December 3, 1982 Won by Marianov green | 1 | 1995–1995 |
| Lubershane v. Village of Glencoe green | 1 | 1992–1992 |
| City of Champaign v. Roseman green | 1 | 1990–1990 |
| Heifner v. Board of Education of Morris Community High School District No. 101 green | 1 | 1989–1989 |
| Hartbarger v. Country Mutual Insurance green | 1 | 1989–1989 |
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.