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acknowledged the general rule in Illinois

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.

Followed or applied (4)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Wellsgreen
illappct · 2023 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

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.

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Coney v. J. L. G. Industries, Inc.green
ill · 1983 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Industries, Inc., 97 Ill. 2d 104, 125 (1983)).

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Williams v. Illinoisgreen
scotus · 1970 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

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.

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.

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Rahn v. Beurskensgreen
illappct · 1966 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
1 sentence

1989See Rahn v. Beurskens (1966), 66 Ill.

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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 (9)

CaseCitedYears
Offutt v. Pennoyer Merchants Transfer Co. green
illappct · 1976
2 sentences

2019Although 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.

22018–2019
In Re Marriage of Cohn green
ill · 1982
2 sentences

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.

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.

22011–2011
People v. Lahr green
ill · 1992
2 sentences

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 .

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 .

22002–2002
People v. Neal green
illappct · 1997
2 sentences

1999Neal, 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 .

21999–1999
Curatola v. Village of Niles green
ill · 1993
1 sentence

2023Id. at 208 .

12023–2023
Virginia Surety Co. v. Adjustable Forms, Inc. green
illappct · 2008
1 sentence

2012Adjustable Forms, 382 Ill.

12012–2012
Kahn v. James Burton Co. green
ill · 1955
2 sentences

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

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

11989–1989
People v. Baer green
illappct · 1976
1 sentence

1983However, 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.

11983–1983
Wick v. Wick green
ill · 1960
2 sentences

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.

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.

11979–1979

Where else courts name it

IL 14 (1979–2025) CA 10 (1991–2025) OR 8 (1984–2018) MO 7 (1984–2016) TX 6 (1980–2015) IN 6 (1981–2026) OH 5 (2004–2024) VT 5 (2005–2021) MD 3 (1991–2019) FL 3 (1994–2016) TN 3 (1997–2007) WA 3 (2002–2016) NJ 2 (1981–1995) MI 2 (2003–2025) NY 2 (1968–2008) MS 2 (2001–2004) WV 2 (2005–2012) PA 2 (1996–2005) DE 2 (1987–2025) AZ 2 (2019–2024)

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