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Ross standard in Illinois

13 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1981–2026 5 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
Twardowski v. Holiday Hospitality Franchising, Inc.green
illappct · 2001 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023See Twardowski v. Holiday Hospitality Franchising, Inc., 321 Ill.

2023Twardowski v. Holiday Hospitality Franchising, Inc., 321 Ill.

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People v. Rossgreen
ill · 2008 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2012–2019
2 sentences

2019There, the victim was only able to describe the gun as black and “small, portable, and concealable.” Ross, 229 Ill. 2d at 258, 276 .

2012Ross, 229 Ill. 2d at 273 ; see Washington, 2012 IL 107993, ¶ 29-37 (applying Ross standard to aggravated vehicular hijacking case).

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First Capitol Mortgage Corp. v. Talandis Construction Corp.green
ill · 1976 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026The court observed that Ross presented no newly discovered evidence or changes in the law and had failed to show any error. ¶ 16 Ross filed a timely notice of appeal on February 19, 2025. -4- No. 1-25-0312 ¶ 17 Although the State has not filed a response brief, we may proceed under the principles set forth in First Capitol Mortgage Corp. v. Talandis Construction Corp., 63 Ill. 2d 128, 133 (1976), and have ordered the appeal taken on Ross’s brief and the record alone. ¶ 18 On appeal, Ross contends that the court erred by failing “to follow the law of innocent owner.” More specifically, he argue

2026The court observed that Ross presented no newly discovered evidence or changes in the law and had failed to show any error. ¶ 16 Ross filed a timely notice of appeal on February 19, 2025. -4- No. 1-25-0312 ¶ 17 Although the State has not filed a response brief, we may proceed under the principles set forth in First Capitol Mortgage Corp. v. Talandis Construction Corp., 63 Ill. 2d 128, 133 (1976), and have ordered the appeal taken on Ross’s brief and the record alone. ¶ 18 On appeal, Ross contends that the court erred by failing “to follow the law of innocent owner.” More specifically, he argue

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People v. Washingtongreen
ill · 2012 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Ross, 229 Ill. 2d at 273 ; see Washington, 2012 IL 107993, ¶ 29-37 (applying Ross standard to aggravated vehicular hijacking case).

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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 (12)

CaseCitedYears
City of Rockford v. Unit Six of the Policemen's Benevolent & Protective Ass'n green
illappct · 2005
2 sentences

2012City of Rockford, 362 Ill.App.3d at 562-63 , 298 Ill.Dec. 848 , 840 N.E.2d 1283 . ¶ 39 Count III is barred for similar reasons.

2012City of Rockford, 362 Ill.App.3d at 562-63 , 298 Ill.Dec. 848 , 840 N.E.2d 1283 . ¶ 39 Count III is barred for similar reasons.

22012–2012
United States v. Ross green
scotus · 1982
2 sentences

1984In considering the question of legitimate reliance on the previous law as proclaimed by the Supreme Court, we noted in Smith that no legitimate reliance interests would be affected by the prospective application of the Ross standard and quoted the following from that case: “ ‘Any interest in maintaining the status quo that might be asserted by persons who may have structured their business of distributing narcotics or other illicit substances on the basis of judicial precedents clearly would not be legitimate.’ ” People v. Smith (1983), 95 Ill. 2d 412, 422 , quoting United States v. Ross (1982

1984In considering the question of legitimate reliance on the previous law as proclaimed by the Supreme Court, we noted in Smith that no legitimate reliance interests would be affected by the prospective application of the Ross standard and quoted the following from that case: “ ‘Any interest in maintaining the status quo that might be asserted by persons who may have structured their business of distributing narcotics or other illicit substances on the basis of judicial precedents clearly would not be legitimate.’ ” People v. Smith (1983), 95 Ill. 2d 412, 422 , quoting United States v. Ross (1982

21983–1984
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Sanders green
illappct · 2015
1 sentence

2026“Arguments that do not comply with Rule 341(h)(7) do not merit consideration on appeal and may be rejected by this court for that reason alone.” Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Sanders, 2015 IL App (1st) 141272, ¶ 43 . ¶ 27 Ross’s brief consists primarily of a recitation of facts and repeated assertions that the court erred in not finding he was an innocent owner where the State failed to provide evidence showing he knew or should have known the vehicle was used in the commission of a crime.

12026–2026
People v. Lighthart green
illappct · 2022
1 sentence

2022Under the plain language of section 122-1(c) at the time, the relevant filing period for the Ross defendant should have been either six months from the date he had to file a petition for leave to appeal or three years from the date of conviction, whichever was - 17 - 2022 IL App (2d) 210197 sooner.

12022–2022
People v. Young green
ill · 2018
1 sentence

2021In Ross, postconviction counsel offered “no affidavits or depositions and offered no oral testimony or other evidence to support Ross’s claim of ineffective assistance of counsel.” Id. -8- No. 1-19-0223 at ¶ 17.

12021–2021
Simler v. Conner green
scotus · 1963
2 sentences

1995The same distinction also applies to the per curiam decision of Simler v. Conner (1963), 372 U.S. 221 , 9 L.

1995The same distinction also applies to the per curiam decision of Simler v. Conner (1963), 372 U.S. 221 , 9 L.

11995–1995
cluster 460994 green
ca2 · 1985
1 sentence

1995Krear & Co. v. Nineteen Named Trustees (2d Cir. 1985), 776 F.2d 1563 , 1564.) 1 In none of these cases did the courts consider the Ross factors or conceptualize the practical abilities and limitations of juries in determining "open-ended” contractual damages.

11995–1995
People v. Smith green
ill · 1983
2 sentences

1984In considering the question of legitimate reliance on the previous law as proclaimed by the Supreme Court, we noted in Smith that no legitimate reliance interests would be affected by the prospective application of the Ross standard and quoted the following from that case: “ ‘Any interest in maintaining the status quo that might be asserted by persons who may have structured their business of distributing narcotics or other illicit substances on the basis of judicial precedents clearly would not be legitimate.’ ” People v. Smith (1983), 95 Ill. 2d 412, 422 , quoting United States v. Ross (1982

1984In considering the question of legitimate reliance on the previous law as proclaimed by the Supreme Court, we noted in Smith that no legitimate reliance interests would be affected by the prospective application of the Ross standard and quoted the following from that case: “ ‘Any interest in maintaining the status quo that might be asserted by persons who may have structured their business of distributing narcotics or other illicit substances on the basis of judicial precedents clearly would not be legitimate.’ ” People v. Smith (1983), 95 Ill. 2d 412, 422 , quoting United States v. Ross (1982

11984–1984
Massachusetts v. Upton green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

1984Recently the Supreme Court, although it did not discuss retroactivity, nonetheless applied Gates retroactively in Massachusetts v. Upton (1984), 466 U.S. ___ , 80 L.Ed.2d 721 , 104 S.Ct. 2085 .

1984Recently the Supreme Court, although it did not discuss retroactivity, nonetheless applied Gates retroactively in Massachusetts v. Upton (1984), 466 U.S. ___ , 80 L.Ed.2d 721 , 104 S.Ct. 2085 .

11984–1984
United States v. Johnson red
scotus · 1982
2 sentences

1983In United States v. Johnson (1982), 457 U.S. 537 , 73 L.

1983In United States v. Johnson (1982), 457 U.S. 537 , 73 L.

11983–1983
The PEOPLE v. Ross (Pawlak) green
ill · 1968
2 sentences

1981(People v. Ross (1968), 41 Ill. 2d 445, 461-62 .) Unlike People v. Clark (1959), 17 Ill. 2d 486 , which the majority cites to sustain its “fair trial” theory, the Ross opinion positively refers to Rruton as the source for its holding denying Ross’ motion to sever.

1981The Illinois Supreme Court has explicitly referred to the confrontation clause as the guarantee invoked by the Bruton -type challenge McVay *720 advances in his motion to sever. ( People v. Ross (1968), 41 Ill.2d 445, 461-62 .) Unlike People v. Clark (1959), 17 Ill.2d 486 , which the majority cites to sustain its "fair trial" theory, the Ross opinion positively refers to Bruton as the source for its holding denying Ross' motion to sever.

11981–1981
The PEOPLE v. Clark green
ill · 1959
2 sentences

1981(People v. Ross (1968), 41 Ill. 2d 445, 461-62 .) Unlike People v. Clark (1959), 17 Ill. 2d 486 , which the majority cites to sustain its “fair trial” theory, the Ross opinion positively refers to Rruton as the source for its holding denying Ross’ motion to sever.

1981The Illinois Supreme Court has explicitly referred to the confrontation clause as the guarantee invoked by the Bruton -type challenge McVay *720 advances in his motion to sever. ( People v. Ross (1968), 41 Ill.2d 445, 461-62 .) Unlike People v. Clark (1959), 17 Ill.2d 486 , which the majority cites to sustain its "fair trial" theory, the Ross opinion positively refers to Bruton as the source for its holding denying Ross' motion to sever.

11981–1981

Where else courts name it

TX 37 (2000–2025) MI 21 (1987–2024) KS 19 (1995–2024) MS 14 (1992–2024) OH 14 (1996–2025) IL 13 (1981–2026) PA 11 (1977–2023) IN 11 (1991–2023) GA 10 (1998–2025) CA 9 (1985–2025) AL 8 (1989–2025) MD 7 (1987–2018) FL 6 (1977–2023) NY 5 (1997–2026) MN 5 (1993–2024) MO 5 (1970–2011) WI 4 (2000–2023) IA 4 (2000–2017) WA 4 (1990–2026) NE 3 (1985–2000) AZ 3 (2014–2014) SC 2 (2000–2018) KY 2 (1996–2009)

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