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14 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1979–2025 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 |
|---|---|---|
People v. Wellsgreen1 sentence2025Id. ¶ 41. ¶ 22 Similarly in Wells, this court acknowledged the general principle that there “‘is no requirement that two persons convicted of the same offense receive identical sentences.’” Wells, 2023 IL App (3d) 210292, ¶ 28 (quoting Williams v. Illinois, 399 U.S. 235, 243 (1970)). “‘Prospective application of a new doctrine or rule of law does not violate the equal protection of laws under either the Federal or Illinois constitution.’” Id. ¶ 25 (quoting Coney v. J.L.G. | 1 | 1 |
Coney v. J. L. G. Industries, Inc.green1 sentence2025Industries, Inc., 97 Ill. 2d 104, 125 (1983)). | 1 | 1 |
Williams v. Illinoisgreen2 sentences2025Id. ¶ 41. ¶ 22 Similarly in Wells, this court acknowledged the general principle that there “‘is no requirement that two persons convicted of the same offense receive identical sentences.’” Wells, 2023 IL App (3d) 210292, ¶ 28 (quoting Williams v. Illinois, 399 U.S. 235, 243 (1970)). “‘Prospective application of a new doctrine or rule of law does not violate the equal protection of laws under either the Federal or Illinois constitution.’” Id. ¶ 25 (quoting Coney v. J.L.G. 2025Id. ¶ 41. ¶ 22 Similarly in Wells, this court acknowledged the general principle that there “‘is no requirement that two persons convicted of the same offense receive identical sentences.’” Wells, 2023 IL App (3d) 210292, ¶ 28 (quoting Williams v. Illinois, 399 U.S. 235, 243 (1970)). “‘Prospective application of a new doctrine or rule of law does not violate the equal protection of laws under either the Federal or Illinois constitution.’” Id. ¶ 25 (quoting Coney v. J.L.G. | 1 | 1 |
Rahn v. Beurskensgreen1 sentence1989See Rahn v. Beurskens (1966), 66 Ill. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Illinois. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Offutt v. Pennoyer Merchants Transfer Co.
green
2 sentences2019Although the court acknowledged the general principle that it is improper to ask the jury to place itself in the position of a party, it limited that principle to only when the comment was “calculated to arouse [the jury’s] passions and prejudices.” Id. 2018Although the court acknowledged the general principle that it is improper to ask the jury to place itself in the position of a party, it limited that principle to only when the comment was "calculated to arouse [the jury's] passions and prejudices." Id. | 2 | 2018–2019 |
In Re Marriage of Cohn
green
2 sentences2011Unlike in Cohn, 93 Ill. 2d at 200 , where the circuit court did not give any consideration to the question of whether bifurcation was necessary, here the court acknowledged the general presumption against bifurcation and considered the relevant case law and the unique circumstances present in this case before concluding that bifurcation was justified. 2011Unlike in Cohn, 93 Ill. 2d at 200 , where the circuit court did not give any consideration to the question of whether bifurcation was necessary, here the court acknowledged the general presumption against bifurcation and considered the relevant case law and the unique circumstances present in this case before concluding that bifurcation was justified. | 2 | 2011–2011 |
People v. Lahr
green
2 sentences2002In Lahr, this court acknowledged the general rule that “municipal and county police officers [have] no authority to arrest a defendant outside the territorial limits of the political entity which appointed them to their office.” Lahr, 147 Ill. 2d at 382 . 2002In Lahr, this court acknowledged the general rule that "municipal and county police officers [have] no authority to arrest a defendant outside the territorial limits of the political entity which appointed them to their office." Lahr, 147 Ill.2d at 382 , 168 Ill.Dec. 139 , 589 N.E.2d 539 . | 2 | 2002–2002 |
People v. Neal
green
2 sentences1999Neal, 286 Ill.App.3d at 355 , 221 Ill.Dec. 223 , 675 N.E.2d at 131 . 1999Neal, 286 Ill.App.3d at 355 , 221 Ill.Dec. 223 , 675 N.E.2d at 131 . | 2 | 1999–1999 |
Curatola v. Village of Niles
green
1 sentence2023Id. at 208 . | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Virginia Surety Co. v. Adjustable Forms, Inc.
green
1 sentence2012Adjustable Forms, 382 Ill. | 1 | 2012–2012 |
Kahn v. James Burton Co.
green
2 sentences1989In Kahn, an 11-year-old child was injured while playing on a lumber pile located on a vacant lot owned by a third party. ( 5 Ill. 2d at 616 .) In holding the defendant lumber company liable, the court acknowledged the general rule that a owner or person in possession or control of property is not under a duty to keep the premises safe as against trespassers. ( 5 Ill. 2d at 625 .) However, the court created an exception to that rule as applied to minors where the plaintiff shows that (1) the owner or person in possession of the property knows or has reason to know that minors frequent the premi 1989In Kahn, an 11-year-old child was injured while playing on a lumber pile located on a vacant lot owned by a third party. ( 5 Ill. 2d at 616 .) In holding the defendant lumber company liable, the court acknowledged the general rule that a owner or person in possession or control of property is not under a duty to keep the premises safe as against trespassers. ( 5 Ill. 2d at 625 .) However, the court created an exception to that rule as applied to minors where the plaintiff shows that (1) the owner or person in possession of the property knows or has reason to know that minors frequent the premi | 1 | 1989–1989 |
People v. Baer
green
1 sentence1983However, Baer concluded that where the evidence of specific misconduct is offered to establish a character trait of the victim, not his general reputation, “specific prior incidents of violent aggression by the victim may be admissible as tending to show that he was the aggressor in the incident. 1 Wigmore on Evidence sec. 198 (3d ed. 1940).” ( 35 Ill. | 1 | 1983–1983 |
Wick v. Wick
green
2 sentences1979Indeed the court acknowledged the general rule that support money may ordinarily be compelled even though the child has been removed from the jurisdiction of the court contrary to the terms of the decree. ( 19 Ill. 2d 457, 461 , 167 N.E.2d 207 , 210.) The proper remedy for the violation of visitation rights is a petition for a rule to show cause why the noncomplying party should not be held in contempt. 1979Indeed the court acknowledged the general rule that support money may ordinarily be compelled even though the child has been removed from the jurisdiction of the court contrary to the terms of the decree. ( 19 Ill. 2d 457, 461 , 167 N.E.2d 207 , 210.) The proper remedy for the violation of visitation rights is a petition for a rule to show cause why the noncomplying party should not be held in contempt. | 1 | 1979–1979 |
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.