104 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1883–2026 15 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 |
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People v. Ferngreen2 sentences2022Each sentencing decision must be based on a consideration of factors including “the defendant’s credibility, demeanor, general moral character, mentality, social environment, habits, and age.” People v. Fern, 189 Ill. 2d 48, 53 , 723 N.E.2d 207, 209 (1999). 2022Each sentencing decision must be based on a consideration of factors including “the defendant’s credibility, demeanor, general moral character, mentality, social environment, habits, and age.” People v. Fern, 189 Ill. 2d 48, 53 , 723 N.E.2d 207, 209 (1999). | 4 | 4 |
People v. Beasleygreen2 sentences2004See Beasley, 314 Ill. 2004See People v. Beasley, 314 Ill. | 4 | 4 |
People v. Alexandergreen2 sentences2021People v. Alexander, 239 Ill. 2d 205, 212 (2010). 2017People v. Alexander, 239 Ill. 2d 205, 212 (2010). | 3 | 3 |
In Re JCgreen2 sentences2021In re J.C., 163 Ill. 2021In re J.C., 163 Ill. | 2 | 2 |
People v. Rathbonegreen2 sentences2017Compare People v. Maggio, 2017 IL App (4th) 150287, ¶ 50 (concluding the trial court’s reliance on an improper sentencing factor was second-prong plain error), with Rathbone, 345 Ill. 2017Compare People v. Maggio, 2017 IL App (4th) 150287, ¶ 50 (concluding the trial court’s reliance on an improper sentencing factor was second- prong plain error), with Rathbone, 345 Ill. | 2 | 2 |
Prentice v. UDC Advisory Services, Inc.green2 sentences2017Prentice v. UDC Advisory Services, Inc., 271 Ill. 2016Prentice v. UDC Advisory Services, Inc., 271 Ill. | 2 | 2 |
People v. Maggiogreen2 sentences2017Compare People v. Maggio, 2017 IL App (4th) 150287, ¶ 50 (concluding the trial court’s reliance on an improper sentencing factor was second-prong plain error), with Rathbone, 345 Ill. 2017Compare People v. Maggio, 2017 IL App (4th) 150287, ¶ 50 (concluding the trial court’s reliance on an improper sentencing factor was second- prong plain error), with Rathbone, 345 Ill. | 2 | 2 |
Gasperini v. Gasperinigreen2 sentences2009See Gaspirini, 57 Ill. 2009See Gaspirini, 57 Ill. | 2 | 2 |
People v. Johnsongreen2 sentences2009See Johnson, 356 Ill. 2009See Johnson, 356 Ill.App.3d at 211 , 292 Ill.Dec. 177 , 825 N.E.2d 765 , citing Boose, 66 Ill.2d at 268 , 5 Ill.Dec. 832 , 362 N.E.2d 303 . | 2 | 2 |
In Re Marriage of Ackerleygreen2 sentences2003In re Marriage of Bussey, 108 Ill. 2d at 297 , 483 N.E.2d at 1234 ; see In re Marriage of Ackerley, 333 Ill. 2003In re Marriage of Bussey , 108 Ill. 2d at 297 , 483 N.E.2d at 1234 ; see In re Marriage of Ackerley , 333 Ill. | 2 | 2 |
People v. Steingreen2 sentences2001We note that the Appellate Court, Third District, in People v. Stein, 255 Ill. 2001We note that the Appellate Court, Third District, in People v. Stein , 255 Ill. | 2 | 2 |
People v. Williamsgreen2 sentences2000See Williams, 181 Ill.2d at 321 , 229 Ill.Dec. 898 , 692 N.E.2d 1109 (assuming the invalidity of a statutory aggravating factor, finding that the jury's consideration of this factor did not require resentencing); Page, 156 Ill.2d at 269 , 189 Ill.Dec. 371 , 620 N.E.2d 339 (same); Coleman, 129 Ill.2d at 345-46 , 135 Ill.Dec. 834 , 544 N.E.2d 330 (same). 2000See Williams, 181 Ill. 2d at 321 (assuming the invalidity of a statutory aggravating factor, finding that the jury’s consideration of this factor did not require resentencing); Page, 156 Ill. 2d at 269 (same); Coleman, 129 Ill. 2d at 345-46 (same). | 2 | 2 |
People v. Pagegreen2 sentences2000See Williams, 181 Ill.2d at 321 , 229 Ill.Dec. 898 , 692 N.E.2d 1109 (assuming the invalidity of a statutory aggravating factor, finding that the jury's consideration of this factor did not require resentencing); Page, 156 Ill.2d at 269 , 189 Ill.Dec. 371 , 620 N.E.2d 339 (same); Coleman, 129 Ill.2d at 345-46 , 135 Ill.Dec. 834 , 544 N.E.2d 330 (same). 2000See Williams, 181 Ill. 2d at 321 (assuming the invalidity of a statutory aggravating factor, finding that the jury’s consideration of this factor did not require resentencing); Page, 156 Ill. 2d at 269 (same); Coleman, 129 Ill. 2d at 345-46 (same). | 2 | 2 |
People v. Colemangreen2 sentences2000See Williams, 181 Ill.2d at 321 , 229 Ill.Dec. 898 , 692 N.E.2d 1109 (assuming the invalidity of a statutory aggravating factor, finding that the jury's consideration of this factor did not require resentencing); Page, 156 Ill.2d at 269 , 189 Ill.Dec. 371 , 620 N.E.2d 339 (same); Coleman, 129 Ill.2d at 345-46 , 135 Ill.Dec. 834 , 544 N.E.2d 330 (same). 2000See Williams, 181 Ill. 2d at 321 (assuming the invalidity of a statutory aggravating factor, finding that the jury’s consideration of this factor did not require resentencing); Page, 156 Ill. 2d at 269 (same); Coleman, 129 Ill. 2d at 345-46 (same). | 2 | 2 |
City of Wyoming v. Illinois Liquor Control Commissiongreen2 sentences1978App. 3d 404 , 362 N.E.2d 1080 .) He argues that a reviewing court may, in the exercise of its responsibility for a just result, ignore a consideration of waiver and decide a case on grounds not properly raised (Occidental Chemical Co. v. Agri Profit Systems, Inc. (1975), 37 Ill. 1978App.3d 404 , 362 N.E.2d 1080 .) He argues that a reviewing court may, in the exercise of its responsibility for a just result, ignore a consideration of waiver and decide a case on grounds not properly raised ( Occidental Chemical Co. v. Agri Profit Systems, Inc. (1975), 37 Ill. | 1 | 2 |
Kostakos v. KSN Joint Venture No. 1green1 sentence2026See Kostakos, 142 Ill. | 1 | 1 |
Eugene Pierce v. The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Co., D/B/A Santa Fe Railroad Co., Cross-Appelleegreen1 sentence2025Co., 65 F.3d 562, 570 (7th Cir. 1995) (“Employees may waive their federal ADEA rights in private -8- 1-23-0949 settlements with their employers, provided that their consent to a release is both knowing and voluntary.”). ¶ 34 Whether a release was knowing and voluntary depends on the totality of the circumstances of its execution and other factors, including (i) the employee’s education and business experience, (ii) the employee’s role in negotiating the terms, (iii) the clarity of the agreement, (iv) the amount of time for deliberation before signing, (v) whether the employee read the release | 1 | 1 |
| Hampton v. Ford Motor Co.green | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Kinnersongreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Bakergreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Heidergreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Coopergreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Manninggreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Holmanred | 1 | 1 |
| In Re Marriage of Morrisroegreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Jonesgreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Colemangreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Boosegreen | 1 | 1 |
| Johns v. Klecangreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Hoskinsgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Catherwood v. Hokansongreen | 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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Apprendi v. New Jersey
green
2 sentences2002Since judges are permitted to exercise discretion in imposing a sentence within a range prescribed by statute, based on a consideration of factors related both to the offense and to the offender (see Apprendi, 530 U.S. at 481 , 147 L. 2002Since judges are permitted to exercise discretion in imposing a sentence within a range prescribed by statute, based on a consideration of factors related both to the offense and to the offender (see Apprendi, 530 U.S. at 481 , 147 L. | 4 | 2001–2002 |
People v. Hillier
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2 sentences2021Hillier, 237 Ill. 2d at 545 . 2021Hillier, 237 Ill. 2d at 545 . | 3 | 2020–2021 |
In Re Marriage of Selinger
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2 sentences2019The court did not believe the old law should apply as there had "been a finality and then there [are] new circumstances that arrive[d]." The court found convincing other Fourth District cases involving lengthy marriages and income disparities where this court concluded it was an abuse of discretion to order only rehabilitative maintenance: In re Marriage of Selinger , 351 Ill. 2019The court did not believe the old law should apply as there had “been a finality and then there [are] new circumstances that arrive[d].” The court found convincing other Fourth District cases involving lengthy marriages and income disparities where this court concluded it was an abuse of discretion to order only rehabilitative maintenance: In re Marriage of Selinger, 351 Ill. | 2 | 2019–2019 |
Crane Erectors & Riggers, Inc. v. La Salle National Bank
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2 sentences2017Id. at 662 . ¶ 26 Moreover, the consideration of these factors would not change our view. 2016Id. at 662 . ¶ 26 Moreover, the consideration of these factors would not change our view. | 2 | 2016–2017 |
Patsis v. Zion-Benton Township High School, No. 126
green
2 sentences2009Regarding the plaintiff's motion for voluntary dismissal, the court said, "[The plaintiff] noted that another action was pending which was a better, if not required, forum for the consideration of his claim and that the consideration of his claim in that action would serve judicial economy." Patsis, 234 Ill. 2009Regarding the plaintiffs motion for voluntary dismissal, the court said, “[The plaintiff] noted that another action was pending which was a better, if not required, forum for the consideration of his claim and that the consideration of his claim in that action would serve judicial economy.” Patsis, 234 Ill. | 2 | 2009–2009 |
Diversified Financial Systems, Inc. v. Boyd
green
2 sentences2007Diversified Financial Systems, Inc., 286 Ill.App.3d at 916 , 222 Ill.Dec. 696 , 678 N.E.2d 308 . 2007Diversified Financial Systems, Inc., 286 Ill.App.3d at 916 , 222 Ill.Dec. 696 , 678 N.E.2d 308 . | 2 | 2007–2007 |
People v. Coleman
green
2 sentences2006Coleman, 168 Ill. 2d at 522-23 . 2006Coleman, 168 Ill. 2d at 522-23 . | 2 | 2006–2006 |
In Re Marriage of Bussey
green
2 sentences2003In re Marriage of Bussey, 108 Ill. 2d at 297 , 483 N.E.2d at 1234 ; see In re Marriage of Ackerley, 333 Ill. 2003In re Marriage of Bussey, 108 Ill. 2d at 297 , 483 N.E.2d at 1234 ; see In re Marriage of Ackerley, 333 Ill. | 2 | 2003–2003 |
Pate v. Robinson
green
2 sentences2000We recognize that a trial judge cannot rely on trial demeanor to dispense with a fitness hearing in the face of evidence of a bona fide doubt of defendant’s fitness (Pate, 383 U.S. at 385-86 , 15 L. 2000We recognize that a trial judge cannot rely on trial demeanor to dispense with a fitness hearing in the face of evidence of a bona fide doubt of defendant’s fitness (Pate, 383 U.S. at 385-86 , 15 L. | 2 | 2000–2000 |
People v. Sakalas
green
2 sentences1992People v. Sakalas (1980), 85 Ill.App.3d 59 , 40 Ill.Dec. 29 , 405 N.E.2d 1121 . 1992People v. Sakalas (1980), 85 Ill.App.3d 59 , 40 Ill.Dec. 29 , 405 N.E.2d 1121 . | 2 | 1992–1992 |
Leader v. Cullerton
green
2 sentences1976I would remand this case to the circuit court for a determination of the attorney’s fees and executor’s fees upon a standard relating solely to the reasonable value of such services and upon a consideration of the factors enumerated in Leader v. Cullerton (1976), 62 Ill. 2d 483 , 343 N.E.2d 897 . 1976I would remand this case to the circuit court for a determination of the attorney’s fees and executor’s fees upon a standard relating solely to the reasonable value of such services and upon a consideration of the factors enumerated in Leader v. Cullerton (1976), 62 Ill. 2d 483 , 343 N.E.2d 897 . | 2 | 1976–1976 |
Barry v. Commonwealth Edison Co.
green
2 sentences1944The rule in such cases is set out in Barry v. Commonwealth Edison Co. 374 Ill. 473 , as follows: “In the consideration of the doctrine of res judicata or estoppel it must be noted that there is a wide difference between the effect of a judgment or ruling as a bar against the prosecution of a second action between the same parties upon the same claim or demand, and its effect, as an estoppel, in another action between the same parties upon a different claim or demand; in the former it is conclusive not only as to every matter which was offered to sustain or defeat the claim or demand, but as to 1942The law on the subject is clearly and concisely stated in Barry v. Commonwealth Edison Co., 374 Ill. 473 , 478: “At the outset in the consideration of the doctrine of res judicata or estoppel it must be noted that there is a wide difference between the effect of a judgment or ruling as a bar against the prosecution of a second action between the same parties upon the same claim or demand, and its effect, as an estoppel, in another action between the same parties upon a different claim or demand; in the former it is conclusive not only as to every matter which was offered to sustain or defeat t | 2 | 1942–1944 |
Markley v. People ex rel. Kochersperger
green
2 sentences1942(Markley v. People, 171 Ill. 260 ; Baldwin v. Hanecy, 204 id. 281 ; Harding Co. v. Harding, 352 id. 417.) Where, however, the second action between the parties is upon a different claim or demand, the judgment or ruling in the trial action operates as an estoppel only as to those matters in issue or points controverted upon the determination of which the finding or verdict was rendered. 1942(Markley v. People, 171 Ill. 260 ; Baldwin v. Hanecy, 204 id. 281 ; Harding Co. v. Harding, 352 id. 417.) Where, however, the second action between the parties is upon a different claim or demand, the judgment or ruling in the trial action operates as an estoppel only as to those matters in issue or points controverted upon the determination of which the finding or verdict was rendered. | 2 | 1940–1942 |
| People v. Sutton green | 1 | 2025–2025 |
| People v. Dabbs green | 1 | 2024–2024 |
| People v. Thompson green | 1 | 2021–2021 |
| Strickland v. Washington green | 1 | 2020–2020 |
| People v. Domagala green | 1 | 2020–2020 |
| Tosado v. Miller green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| People v. Walston green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| People v. Fleming green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| Carter v. SSC Odin Operating Company green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| Miles v. Christensen green | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| Maryland v. Wilson green | 1 | 1998–1998 |
| Austin View Civic Ass'n v. City of Palos Heights green | 1 | 1998–1998 |
| Deibert v. Bauer Bros. Const. Co., Inc. green | 1 | 1994–1994 |
| People v. Page green | 1 | 1993–1993 |
| Brotherhood Mutual Insurance v. Roseth green | 1 | 1991–1991 |
| People v. Compton green | 1 | 1991–1991 |
| Christian v. Christian green | 1 | 1990–1990 |
| People v. Butts green | 1 | 1990–1990 |
| People v. Perruquet green | 1 | 1990–1990 |
| Board of Education of Springfield School District No. 186 v. Scott green | 1 | 1989–1989 |
| People v. Walker green | 1 | 1988–1988 |
| In Re Marriage of Wilder green | 1 | 1985–1985 |
| Gideon v. Wainwright green | 1 | 1984–1984 |
| A. E. Staley Manufacturing Co. v. Swift & Co. green | 1 | 1982–1982 |
| Pfendler v. Anshe Emet Day School green | 1 | 1982–1982 |
| Citizens Utilities Co. v. Illinois Commerce Commission green | 1 | 1980–1980 |
| People v. Dukett green | 1 | 1980–1980 |
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.