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refusal rule in Illinois

107 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1885–2024 4 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 (30)

CaseFollowedCited
Luce v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 9 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2007–2010
2 sentences

2010Ed. 2d 443 , 105 S. Ct. 460 (1984), and People v. Whitehead, 116 Ill. 2d 425 (1987), we held that by choosing not to testify, Phillips failed to preserve review of his challenge to the trial court’s refusal to rule on his motion in limine.

2010Ed. 2d 443 , 105 S. Ct. 460 (1984), and People v. Whitehead, 116 Ill. 2d 425 (1987), we held that by choosing not to testify, Phillips failed to preserve review of his challenge to the trial court’s refusal to rule on his motion in limine.

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Goodrich v. Spraguegreen
ill · 1941 · cited in 6 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1999–2014
2 sentences

2014App. 3d 304, 306 (1999) ("In order to preserve an issue for review, an appellant must first obtain either a 8 No. 1-14-2771 ruling on the issue or a refusal to rule thereon from the trial court." (citing Goodrich v. Sprague, 376 Ill. 80, 86 (1941))). ¶ 25 Nonetheless, for the sake of completeness, we describe here the affidavits which plaintiffs submitted in support of their motion for summary judgment.

2014App. 3d 304, 306 (1999) (“In order to preserve an issue for review, an appellant must first obtain either a ruling on the issue or a refusal to rule thereon from the trial court.” (citing Goodrich v. Sprague, 376 Ill. 80, 86 (1941))). ¶ 25 Nonetheless, for the sake of completeness, we describe here the affidavits which plaintiffs submitted in support of their motion for summary judgment.

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People v. Patrickgreen
ill · 2009 · cited in 10 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2009–2014
2 sentences

2010The supreme court reasoned "that the issue of the trial court's refusal to rule on Phillips' motion in limine seeking to bar the use of prior convictions for impeachment was not preserved for review because Phillips chose not to testify." Patrick, 233 Ill. 2d at 77 .

2010The supreme court reasoned “that the issue of the trial court’s refusal to rule on Phillips’ motion in limine seeking to bar the use of prior convictions for impeachment was not preserved for review because Phillips chose not to testify.” Patrick, 233 Ill. 2d at 77 .

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People v. Phillipsgreen
illappct · 2007 · cited in 6 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2007–2010
2 sentences

2010Consistent with federal court cases that have found nonreviewable a trial court's refusal to rule on the admissibility of prior convictions 16 No. 1-08-1304 until a defendant has testified (see People v. Phillips, 371 Ill.

2010Consistent with federal court cases that have found nonreviewable a trial court’s refusal to rule on the admissibility of prior convictions until a defendant has testified (see People v. Phillips, 371 Ill.

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People v. Sharpegreen
ill · 2005 · cited in 4 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2007–2008
2 sentences

2008Nonetheless, we conclude that defendant's failure to testify eliminates the circuit court's refusal to rule as a reviewable issue. "`The doctrine of stare decisis expresses the policy of the courts to stand by precedents and not to disturb settled points. [Citation.]'" Phillips, 371 Ill. *1140 App.3d at 954, 309 Ill.Dec. 582 , 864 N.E.2d 823 , quoting People v. Sharpe, 216 Ill.2d 481, 519 , 298 Ill.Dec. 169 , 839 N.E.2d 492 (2005), quoting Vitro v. Mihelcic, 209 Ill.2d 76, 81-82 , 282 Ill.Dec. 335 , 806 N.E.2d 632 (2004).

2008Nonetheless, we conclude that defendant's failure to testify eliminates the circuit court's refusal to rule as a reviewable issue. "`The doctrine of stare decisis expresses the policy of the courts to stand by precedents and not to disturb settled points. [Citation.]'" Phillips, 371 Ill. *1140 App.3d at 954, 309 Ill.Dec. 582 , 864 N.E.2d 823 , quoting People v. Sharpe, 216 Ill.2d 481, 519 , 298 Ill.Dec. 169 , 839 N.E.2d 492 (2005), quoting Vitro v. Mihelcic, 209 Ill.2d 76, 81-82 , 282 Ill.Dec. 335 , 806 N.E.2d 632 (2004).

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Vitro v. Mihelcicgreen
ill · 2004 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2007–2008
2 sentences

2008Nonetheless, we conclude that defendant's failure to testify eliminates the circuit court's refusal to rule as a reviewable issue. "`The doctrine of stare decisis expresses the policy of the courts to stand by precedents and not to disturb settled points. [Citation.]'" Phillips, 371 Ill. *1140 App.3d at 954, 309 Ill.Dec. 582 , 864 N.E.2d 823 , quoting People v. Sharpe, 216 Ill.2d 481, 519 , 298 Ill.Dec. 169 , 839 N.E.2d 492 (2005), quoting Vitro v. Mihelcic, 209 Ill.2d 76, 81-82 , 282 Ill.Dec. 335 , 806 N.E.2d 632 (2004).

2008Nonetheless, we conclude that defendant's failure to testify eliminates the circuit court's refusal to rule as a reviewable issue. "`The doctrine of stare decisis expresses the policy of the courts to stand by precedents and not to disturb settled points. [Citation.]'" Phillips, 371 Ill. *1140 App.3d at 954, 309 Ill.Dec. 582 , 864 N.E.2d 823 , quoting People v. Sharpe, 216 Ill.2d 481, 519 , 298 Ill.Dec. 169 , 839 N.E.2d 492 (2005), quoting Vitro v. Mihelcic, 209 Ill.2d 76, 81-82 , 282 Ill.Dec. 335 , 806 N.E.2d 632 (2004).

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People v. Mimsgreen
illappct · 1990 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2007–2008
2 sentences

2008Dec. 900 , 701 N.E.2d 1174 (1998) (the circuit court's refusal to rule on defendant's motion in limine becomes an issue only after the defendant has testified and the State seeks to introduce his prior convictions for impeachment purposes); See People v. Mims, 204 Ill.App.3d 87, 96 , 149 Ill.Dec. 405 , 561 N.E.2d 1101 (1990) (declining to address the merits of the argument where defendant did not testify and the no-ruling issue is "academic"); See People v. Rose, 75 Ill.App.3d 45, 53 , 30 Ill.Dec. 662 , 393 N.E.2d 698 (1979) (the circuit court was not required to rule on defendant's motion to

2008App. 3d 818, 824-25 (1998) (the circuit court’s refusal to rule on defendant’s motion in limine becomes an issue only after the defendant has testified and the State seeks to introduce his prior convictions for impeachment purposes); see People v. Mims, 204 Ill.

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People v. Rosegreen
illappct · 1979 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2007–2008
2 sentences

2008Dec. 900 , 701 N.E.2d 1174 (1998) (the circuit court's refusal to rule on defendant's motion in limine becomes an issue only after the defendant has testified and the State seeks to introduce his prior convictions for impeachment purposes); See People v. Mims, 204 Ill.App.3d 87, 96 , 149 Ill.Dec. 405 , 561 N.E.2d 1101 (1990) (declining to address the merits of the argument where defendant did not testify and the no-ruling issue is "academic"); See People v. Rose, 75 Ill.App.3d 45, 53 , 30 Ill.Dec. 662 , 393 N.E.2d 698 (1979) (the circuit court was not required to rule on defendant's motion to

2008Dec. 900 , 701 N.E.2d 1174 (1998) (the circuit court's refusal to rule on defendant's motion in limine becomes an issue only after the defendant has testified and the State seeks to introduce his prior convictions for impeachment purposes); See People v. Mims, 204 Ill.App.3d 87, 96 , 149 Ill.Dec. 405 , 561 N.E.2d 1101 (1990) (declining to address the merits of the argument where defendant did not testify and the no-ruling issue is "academic"); See People v. Rose, 75 Ill.App.3d 45, 53 , 30 Ill.Dec. 662 , 393 N.E.2d 698 (1979) (the circuit court was not required to rule on defendant's motion to

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People v. Harrisgreen
ill · 1988 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010App. 3d at 1020 (“defendant’s failure to testify eliminates the circuit court’s refusal to rule as a reviewable issue”), appeal allowed, 231 Ill. 2d 671 , 904 N.E.2d 985 (2009); People v. Harris, 123 Ill. 2d 113, 129 , 526 N.E.2d 335 (1988) (“the precedential effect of an appellate court opinion is not weakened by the fact that a petition for leave to appeal has been granted and is pending in that case”).

2010App. 3d at 1020 (“defendant’s failure to testify eliminates the circuit court’s refusal to rule as a reviewable issue”), appeal allowed, 231 Ill. 2d 671 , 904 N.E.2d 985 (2009); People v. Harris, 123 Ill. 2d 113, 129 , 526 N.E.2d 335 (1988) (“the precedential effect of an appellate court opinion is not weakened by the fact that a petition for leave to appeal has been granted and is pending in that case”).

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United States v. Philip Matthew Doylegreen
ca7 · 1985 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See United States v. Martinez, 76 F.3d 1145, 1151-52 (10th Cir. 1996); United States v. Doyle, 771 F.2d 250, 254-55 (7th Cir. 1985).

2007See United States v. Martinez, 76 F.3d 1145, 1151-52 (10th Cir.1996); United States v. Doyle, 771 F.2d 250, 254-55 (7th Cir.1985).

22
United States v. Robert Martinez, Jr.green
ca10 · 1996 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See United States v. Martinez, 76 F.3d 1145, 1151-52 (10th Cir. 1996); United States v. Doyle, 771 F.2d 250, 254-55 (7th Cir. 1985).

2007See United States v. Martinez, 76 F.3d 1145, 1151-52 (10th Cir.1996); United States v. Doyle, 771 F.2d 250, 254-55 (7th Cir.1985).

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People v. Averettgreen
illappct · 2008 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010People v. Averett, 231 Ill.2d 671 , 328 Ill.Dec. 471 , 904 N.E.2d 981 (2009), granting petition for leave to appeal in People v. Averett, 381 Ill.App.3d 1001, 1020 , 320 Ill.Dec. 54 , 886 N.E.2d 1123 (2008) (holding that "defendant's failure to testify eliminates the circuit's refusal to rule as a reviewable issue").

2010People v. Averett, 231 Ill.2d 671 , 328 Ill.Dec. 471 , 904 N.E.2d 981 (2009), granting petition for leave to appeal in People v. Averett, 381 Ill.App.3d 1001, 1020 , 320 Ill.Dec. 54 , 886 N.E.2d 1123 (2008) (holding that "defendant's failure to testify eliminates the circuit's refusal to rule as a reviewable issue").

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People v. Blackmongreen
ill · 2009 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010People v. Averett, 231 Ill.2d 671 , 328 Ill.Dec. 471 , 904 N.E.2d 981 (2009), granting petition for leave to appeal in People v. Averett, 381 Ill.App.3d 1001, 1020 , 320 Ill.Dec. 54 , 886 N.E.2d 1123 (2008) (holding that "defendant's failure to testify eliminates the circuit's refusal to rule as a reviewable issue").

2010See Averett, 381 Ill.App.3d at 1020 , 320 Ill.Dec. 54 , 886 N.E.2d 1123 ("defendant's failure to testify eliminates the circuit court's refusal to rule as a reviewable issue"), appeal allowed, 231 Ill.2d 671 , 328 Ill.Dec. 471 , 904 N.E.2d 981 (2009); People v. Harris, 123 Ill.2d 113, 129 , 122 Ill.Dec. 76 , 526 N.E.2d 335 (1988) ("the precedential effect of an appellate court opinion is not weakened by the fact that a petition for leave to appeal has been granted *754 and is pending in that case").

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People v. Huntergreen
illappct · 1978 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2007–2008
2 sentences

2008Dec. 900 , 701 N.E.2d 1174 (1998) (the circuit court's refusal to rule on defendant's motion in limine becomes an issue only after the defendant has testified and the State seeks to introduce his prior convictions for impeachment purposes); See People v. Mims, 204 Ill.App.3d 87, 96 , 149 Ill.Dec. 405 , 561 N.E.2d 1101 (1990) (declining to address the merits of the argument where defendant did not testify and the no-ruling issue is "academic"); See People v. Rose, 75 Ill.App.3d 45, 53 , 30 Ill.Dec. 662 , 393 N.E.2d 698 (1979) (the circuit court was not required to rule on defendant's motion to

2008Dec. 900 , 701 N.E.2d 1174 (1998) (the circuit court's refusal to rule on defendant's motion in limine becomes an issue only after the defendant has testified and the State seeks to introduce his prior convictions for impeachment purposes); See People v. Mims, 204 Ill.App.3d 87, 96 , 149 Ill.Dec. 405 , 561 N.E.2d 1101 (1990) (declining to address the merits of the argument where defendant did not testify and the no-ruling issue is "academic"); See People v. Rose, 75 Ill.App.3d 45, 53 , 30 Ill.Dec. 662 , 393 N.E.2d 698 (1979) (the circuit court was not required to rule on defendant's motion to

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People v. Barksdalegreen
illappct · 1974 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2007–2008
2 sentences

2008App.3d 489, 496 , 321 N.E.2d 489 (1974) (the circuit court should have discretion to withhold ruling on defendant's motion to exclude prior convictions until after the defendant has testified).

2008Dec. 900 , 701 N.E.2d 1174 (1998) (the circuit court's refusal to rule on defendant's motion in limine becomes an issue only after the defendant has testified and the State seeks to introduce his prior convictions for impeachment purposes); See People v. Mims, 204 Ill.App.3d 87, 96 , 149 Ill.Dec. 405 , 561 N.E.2d 1101 (1990) (declining to address the merits of the argument where defendant did not testify and the no-ruling issue is "academic"); See People v. Rose, 75 Ill.App.3d 45, 53 , 30 Ill.Dec. 662 , 393 N.E.2d 698 (1979) (the circuit court was not required to rule on defendant's motion to

12
Sheahan v. NORTHEAST ILL. REG. COMMUTER RR CORP.green
illappct · 1986 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988The refusal of the instruction could well have been deemed appropriate in view of the evidence adduced as indicated by the record on appeal.” (Sheahan, 146 Ill. App. 3d at 119.) The Sheahan court’s interpretation of Prendergast has apparently been accepted by the first division of the First District, as evidenced by that court’s following of Sheahan in Singh v. Air Illinois, Inc. (1988), 165 Ill. App. 3d 923 .

1988The refusal of the instruction could well have been deemed appropriate in view of the evidence adduced as indicated by the record on appeal.” 146 Ill.

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Harris Trust & Savings Bank v. Abraham-Zwirngreen
illappct · 2000 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Hernandez v. Pritikin, 2012 IL 113054, ¶ 41 ; Harris Trust & Savings Bank v. Abraham-Zwirn, 314 Ill. App. 3d 527, 540 (2000); Village of Robbins v. Village of Midlothian, 41 Ill. App. 3d 899, 901 (1976) (“It is the duty of the party who seeks to have evidence admitted to obtain a ruling or a refusal to rule and when this is not done no question is before the court of review.”). ¶ 33 The plaintiffs argue that the trial court’s rejection of their request to provide the jurors with a full unredacted copy of the affiliation agreement to read for themselves was a ruling that effectively denied thei

11
Village of Robbins v. Village of Midlothiangreen
illappct · 1976 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Hernandez v. Pritikin, 2012 IL 113054, ¶ 41 ; Harris Trust & Savings Bank v. Abraham-Zwirn, 314 Ill. App. 3d 527, 540 (2000); Village of Robbins v. Village of Midlothian, 41 Ill. App. 3d 899, 901 (1976) (“It is the duty of the party who seeks to have evidence admitted to obtain a ruling or a refusal to rule and when this is not done no question is before the court of review.”). ¶ 33 The plaintiffs argue that the trial court’s rejection of their request to provide the jurors with a full unredacted copy of the affiliation agreement to read for themselves was a ruling that effectively denied thei

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Raintree Homes, Inc. v. Village of Kildeergreen
illappct · 1999 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023“In order to preserve an issue for review, an appellant must first obtain either a ruling on the issue or a refusal to rule thereon from the trial court.” Raintree Homes, Inc. v. Village of Kildeer, 302 Ill.

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Village of South Elgin v. Pollution Control Boardgreen
illappct · 1978 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
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Carter v. Cartergreen
illappct · 2012 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
11
Kubicheck v. Trainagreen
illappct · 2013 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
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Maffei v. Commonwealth, Department of Transportationgreen
pacommwct · 1980 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
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People v. Fraziergreen
illappct · 1984 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
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Balestri v. Terminal Freight Cooperative Ass'ngreen
ill · 1979 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
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Battles v. Braniff Airways, Inc.green
scotus · 1945 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
11
Nathanson v. Illinoisgreen
scotus · 1945 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
11
The People v. Nathansongreen
ill · 1945 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
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Clarke v. Storchakgreen
ill · 1943 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1975–1975
11
McDaniels v. Terminal Railroad Ass'ngreen
illappct · 1939 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (50)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Whitehead green
ill · 1987
2 sentences

2010Ed. 2d 443 , 105 S. Ct. 460 (1984), and People v. Whitehead, 116 Ill. 2d 425 (1987), we held that by choosing not to testify, Phillips failed to preserve review of his challenge to the trial court’s refusal to rule on his motion in limine.

2010Ed. 2d 443 , 105 S. Ct. 460 (1984), and People v. Whitehead, 116 Ill. 2d 425 (1987), we held that by choosing not to testify, Phillips failed to preserve review of his challenge to the trial court’s refusal to rule on his motion in limine.

52009–2010
People v. Ballard green
illappct · 2004
2 sentences

2008In People v. Ballard, 346 Ill.App.3d 532, 543 , 282 Ill.Dec. 37 , 805 N.E.2d 656 (2004), this court held that the circuit court's refusal to rule on the defendant's motions in limine related to Montgomery was non-reviewable.

2008However, the Ballard court went on to criticize the circuit court’s refusal to rule, concluding “the court should have ruled and then defendant could meaningfully consider whether to exercise his right to testify.” Ballard, 346 Ill.

42007–2008
People v. Thompkins green
ill · 1994
2 sentences

2009Ed. 2d 443, 447-48 , 105 S. Ct. 460, 463-64 (1984), and this court’s decisions in People v. Whitehead, 116 Ill. 2d 425 (1987), and People v. Thompkins, 161 Ill. 2d 148 (1994), the majority holds, “the issue of the trial court’s refusal to rule on Phillips’ motion in limine seeking to bar the use of prior convictions for impeachment was not preserved for review because Phillips chose not to testify.” 233 Ill. 2d at 77.

2009Ed. 2d 443 , 105 S. Ct. 460 (1984), People v. Whitehead, 116 Ill. 2d 425 (1987), and People v. Thompkins, 161 Ill. 2d 148 (1994), held that the issue of a trial court’s refusal to rule is not preserved for review where the defendant chooses not to testify.

32009–2009
People v. Owen green
illappct · 1998
2 sentences

2008Dec. 900 , 701 N.E.2d 1174 (1998) (the circuit court's refusal to rule on defendant's motion in limine becomes an issue only after the defendant has testified and the State seeks to introduce his prior convictions for impeachment purposes); See People v. Mims, 204 Ill.App.3d 87, 96 , 149 Ill.Dec. 405 , 561 N.E.2d 1101 (1990) (declining to address the merits of the argument where defendant did not testify and the no-ruling issue is "academic"); See People v. Rose, 75 Ill.App.3d 45, 53 , 30 Ill.Dec. 662 , 393 N.E.2d 698 (1979) (the circuit court was not required to rule on defendant's motion to

2007Those cases are: (1) People v. Ballard, 346 Ill.App.3d 532, 543 , 282 Ill.Dec. 37 , 805 N.E.2d 656 (2004) (The harm caused by refusal to rule is speculative); (2) People v. Owen, 299 Ill.App.3d 818, 824-25 , 233 Ill.Dec. 900 , 701 N.E.2d 1174 (1998) (Court's refusal to rule becomes an issue only after defendant has testified and State seeks to offer his prior convictions for impeachment purposes); (3) People v. Mims, 204 Ill.App.3d 87, 96 , 149 Ill.Dec. 405 , 561 N.E.2d 1101 (1990) (Defendant's failure to testify makes the no-ruling issue "academic"); (4) People v. Rose, 75 Ill.App.3d 45, 53 ,

32004–2008
The People v. Montgomery yellow
ill · 1971
2 sentences

2007A trial court's refusal to rule in advance ignores Montgomery's exhortation to trial judges to consider "above all, the extent to which it is more important to the search for truth in a particular case for the jury to hear the defendant's story than to know of a prior conviction." Montgomery, 47 Ill.2d at 518 , 268 N.E.2d at 699 ; People v. *6 Phillips, 371 Ill.App.3d 948, 952, 309 Ill.

2007A trial court's refusal to rule in advance ignores Montgomery's exhortation to trial judges to consider "above all, the extent to which it is more important to the search for truth in a particular case for the jury to hear the defendant's story than to know of a prior conviction." Montgomery, 47 Ill.2d at 518 , 268 N.E.2d at 699 ; People v. *6 Phillips, 371 Ill.App.3d 948, 952, 309 Ill.

31980–2007
Lusk v. Throop green
ill · 1901
2 sentences

1995Our supreme court stated in Pietsch: "The argument that a court may direct a verdict, not upon the evidence or the want of evidence but upon the statement of an attorney, rests mainly upon the power of an attorney to make admissions binding upon his client and to waive his rights. *** That the opening statement to the jury cannot be treated as an admission of facts binding upon the client was decided in Lusk v. Throop [(1901)], 189 Ill. 127 [, 59 N.E. 529 ], where the refusal of an instruction that any statement made by the attorney for the plaintiffs in his opening statement, about what the e

1995Our supreme court stated in Pietsch: "The argument that a court may direct a verdict, not upon the evidence or the want of evidence but upon the statement of an attorney, rests mainly upon the power of an attorney to make admissions binding upon his client and to waive his rights. *** That the opening statement to the jury cannot be treated as an admission of facts binding upon the client was decided in Lusk v. Throop [(1901)], 189 Ill. 127 [, 59 N.E. 529 ], where the refusal of an instruction that any statement made by the attorney for the plaintiffs in his opening statement, about what the e

31910–1995
Pinnick v. CORBOY & DEMETRIO, PC neutral
ill · 2009
2 sentences

2010App. 3d at 1020 ("defendant's failure to testify eliminates the circuit court's refusal to rule as a reviewable issue"), appeal allowed, 231 Ill. 2d 671 , 904 N.E.2d 985 (2009); People v. Harris, 123 Ill. 2d 113, 129 , 526 N.E.2d 335 (1988) ("the precedential effect of an appellate court opinion is not weakened by the fact that a petition for leave to appeal has been granted and is pending in that case").

2010App. 3d at 1020 (“defendant’s failure to testify eliminates the circuit court’s refusal to rule as a reviewable issue”), appeal allowed, 231 Ill. 2d 671 , 904 N.E.2d 985 (2009); People v. Harris, 123 Ill. 2d 113, 129 , 526 N.E.2d 335 (1988) (“the precedential effect of an appellate court opinion is not weakened by the fact that a petition for leave to appeal has been granted and is pending in that case”).

22010–2010
People v. Leonard green
ill · 1980
2 sentences

1982However, in People v. Leonard (1980), 83 Ill. 2d 411, 423 , 415 N.E.2d 358 , the Illinois Supreme Court specifically held that this argument is without merit.

1982However, in People v. Leonard (1980), 83 Ill. 2d 411, 423 , 415 N.E.2d 358 , the Illinois Supreme Court specifically held that this argument is without merit.

21981–1982
The People v. Fox green
ill · 1971
2 sentences

1979App. 3d 837, 855 , 354 N.E.2d 448 .) Additionally, in a similar case, People v. Fox (1971), 48 Ill. 2d 239 , 269 N.E.2d 720 , the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that the refusal of an instruction on the issue of identification was proper, even though the identification of the defendant was a primary issue.

1979App. 3d 837, 855 , 354 N.E.2d 448 .) Additionally, in a similar case, People v. Fox (1971), 48 Ill. 2d 239 , 269 N.E.2d 720 , the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that the refusal of an instruction on the issue of identification was proper, even though the identification of the defendant was a primary issue.

21978–1979
West Chicago Street Railroad v. Dougherty neutral
ill · 1897
2 sentences

1920Co. v. Dougherty, 170 Ill. 379 , are cited by appellant as holding the refusal of this instruction to be error.

1904Upon the first trial appellee obtained a judgment for §3000, which was reversed by this court ( 170 Ill. 379 ,) because of the refusal of an instruction asked by the defendant.

21904–1920
Hernandez v. Pritikin green
ill · 2012
1 sentence

2024Hernandez v. Pritikin, 2012 IL 113054, ¶ 41 ; Harris Trust & Savings Bank v. Abraham-Zwirn, 314 Ill. App. 3d 527, 540 (2000); Village of Robbins v. Village of Midlothian, 41 Ill. App. 3d 899, 901 (1976) (“It is the duty of the party who seeks to have evidence admitted to obtain a ruling or a refusal to rule and when this is not done no question is before the court of review.”). ¶ 33 The plaintiffs argue that the trial court’s rejection of their request to provide the jurors with a full unredacted copy of the affiliation agreement to read for themselves was a ruling that effectively denied thei

12024–2024
Brocato v. Prairie State Farmers Ins. Ass'n green
illappct · 1988
12013–2013
Solich v. PORTES CANCER PREVENTION CENT. green
illappct · 1995
12001–2001
Pietsch v. Pietsch green
ill · 1910
11995–1995
King v. Ryan yellow
ill · 1992
11994–1994
People v. Lukach green
illappct · 1994
11994–1994
People v. Moore green
ill · 1983
11994–1994
Beasley v. Huffman Manufacturing Co. green
illappct · 1981
11989–1989
People v. Stamps green
illappct · 1982
11988–1988
People v. Williams green
ill · 1975
11988–1988
People v. Craig green
illappct · 1979
11988–1988
Singh v. Air Illinois, Inc. green
illappct · 1988
11988–1988
Thompson v. Tranberg green
illappct · 1977
11987–1987
People v. Hefner green
illappct · 1979
11987–1987
Karris v. Woodstock, Inc. green
illappct · 1974
11984–1984
Rasmussen v. Clark green
illappct · 1952
11984–1984
McCollum v. State green
fla · 1954
11983–1983
People v. Simpson green
ill · 1978
11983–1983
People v. Waller green
ill · 1977
11982–1982
People v. Payne neutral
illappct · 1981
11981–1981
People v. Attaway green
illappct · 1976
11979–1979
People v. Wright green
illappct · 1977
11978–1978
The PEOPLE v. Allen green
ill · 1967
11978–1978
State v. Contreras green
ariz · 1971
11978–1978
Burger v. Van Severen green
illappct · 1963
11977–1977
McManus v. Feist neutral
illappct · 1966
11977–1977
McKasson v. Zimmer Manufacturing Co. green
illappct · 1973
11975–1975
Metz v. Central Illinois Electric & Gas Co. green
ill · 1965
11975–1975
Norton v. Cook neutral
illappct · 1957
11974–1974
People v. Pierce green
ill · 1974
11974–1974

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IL § 720 ILCS 570/401 (10) IL § 730 ILCS 5/5-8-1 (5)

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 365 (1874–2026) CA 118 (1858–2024) IL 107 (1885–2024) MO 96 (1886–2014) MS 56 (1889–2024) WI 56 (1891–2026) MA 56 (1863–2025) IN 55 (1875–2014) NY 51 (1871–2026) PA 34 (1849–2026) AL 30 (1894–2007) VA 26 (1912–2026) WV 24 (1896–2021) OH 23 (1889–2024) NM 22 (1910–2023) GA 19 (1882–2024) ID 15 (1912–2020) CO 15 (1922–2026) NE 14 (1885–2024) FL 14 (1913–2014) IA 13 (1897–2021) KS 12 (1892–1996) WY 11 (1903–2020) AR 11 (1914–2020) OK 11 (1911–2008) AZ 10 (1966–2021) NV 9 (1887–2013) MD 9 (1963–2010) MN 9 (1902–2015) NJ 8 (1964–2020) ME 8 (1926–2019) WA 8 (1917–2000) NC 7 (1947–2019) KY 7 (1916–2024) OR 7 (1885–2015) ND 6 (1960–2007) UT 6 (1968–2026) VT 5 (1884–1990) MT 5 (1907–2016) SD 5 (1925–2014) NH 4 (1974–1997) LA 4 (1969–2006) CT 4 (1975–2018) DC 4 (1989–2025) HI 4 (1945–1999) SC 4 (1927–2024) RI 3 (1970–1987) MI 3 (1927–1978) TN 3 (1935–2013) AK 2 (1978–1981)

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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