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1994"Generally, to make out a case of implied waiver of a legal right there must be a clear, unequivocal, and decisive act of the party showing such a purpose. [Citations.] * * * The burden of proof is upon the party claiming a waiver to prove the facts upon which he relies for such waiver." Kane v. American National Bank & Trust Co. (1974), 21 Ill.App.3d 1046, 1052 , 316 N.E.2d 177, 182 .

1994"Generally, to make out a case of implied waiver of a legal right there must be a clear, unequivocal, and decisive act of the party showing such a purpose. [Citations.] *** The burden of proof is upon the party claiming a waiver to prove the facts upon which he relies for such waiver.” Kane v. American National Bank & Trust Co. (1974), 21 Ill.

1982(Ferrero v. National Council of Knights & Ladies of Security (1923), 309 Ill. 476, 481 ; see also Lake Shore Country Club v. Brand (1930), 339 Ill. 504, 524-25 ; Kane v. American National Bank & Trust Co. (1974), 21 Ill.

1934In Ferrero v. National Council of Knights & Ladies of Security, 309 Ill. 476 , the court said: “To constitute a waiver it is essential that there is an existing right, benefit or advantage, knowledge, actual or constructive, of its existence, and an intention to relinquish it, and the burden of proof is upon the party claiming a waiver to prove that the, one charged to have waived the. right knew of the fact that entitled him to the right, and the facts upon which he relies for such waiver.” We find that appellant has not proved, by the evidence in this case, that the appellee knew the facts o

1993Moreover, a party claiming a violation of a constitutional right has a duty to raise the argument at the earliest opportunity, and the failure to do so constitutes a waiver of that right. ( In re Adoption of Kindgren (1989), 184 Ill.App.3d 661 , 132 Ill.Dec. 745, 750 , 540 N.E.2d 485, 490 .) We find that the issue has been waived by respondent because there was no objection to the introduction of People's Exhibit Number 1 into evidence at trial or by way of a post-trial motion.

1993Moreover, a party claiming a violation of a constitutional right has a duty to raise the argument at the earliest opportunity, and the failure to do so constitutes a waiver of that right. ( In re Adoption of Kindgren (1989), 184 Ill.App.3d 661 , 132 Ill.Dec. 745, 750 , 540 N.E.2d 485, 490 .) We find that the issue has been waived by respondent because there was no objection to the introduction of People's Exhibit Number 1 into evidence at trial or by way of a post-trial motion.

2024We also apply the manifest-weight standard to an award of damages made after a bench trial. 1472 N. Milwaukee, Ltd. v. Feinerman, 2013 IL App (1st) 121191, ¶ 13 . ¶ 21 That said, “[i]t is well established that, on appeal, the party claiming error has the burden of showing any irregularities that would justify reversal.” In re Linda B., 2017 IL 119392, ¶ 43 .

2023Thus, in overturning a damages award, “a reviewing court must find that the trial judge either ignored the evidence or that its measure of damages was erroneous as a matter of law.” Id. ¶ 25 That said, “[it] is well established that, on appeal, the party claiming error has the burden of showing any irregularities that would justify reversal.” In re Linda B., 2017 IL 119392, ¶ 43 .

2008Deal, 127 Ill. 2d at 202 , citing 107 Ill. 2d R. 239(b).

2008Deal, 127 Ill.2d at 202 , 130 Ill.Dec. 200 , 537 N.E.2d 267 , citing 107 Ill.2d R. 239(b).

2001Cox v. Yellow Cab Co., 61 Ill. 2d 416 , 337 N.E.2d 15 (1975).

2001Cox v. Yellow Cab Co., 61 Ill. 2d 416 , 337 N.E.2d 15 (1975).

2000Leonardi , 168 Ill. 2d at 102 ; People v. Kitchen , 159 Ill. 2d 1, 37 (1994).

2000Leonardi, 168 Ill. 2d at 102 ; People v. Kitchen, 159 Ill. 2d 1, 37 (1994).

1989We note that a party claiming a violation of a constitutional right has a duty to raise the argument at the earliest opportunity, and the failure to do so constitutes a waiver of that right. ( Inwang v. Community College District No. 508 (1983), 117 Ill.

1989(Inwang v. Community College District No. 508 (1983), 117 Ill.

1989For this exception to apply, however, the party claiming the exception must show "a reasonable expectation that the same complaining party would be subjected to the same action again." ( In re a Minor (1989), 127 Ill.2d 247, 258 .) As explained earlier, E.G. is no longer a minor and so E.G. will not be subjected to an order in the future requiring her to undergo blood transfusions against her will.

1989For this exception to apply, however, the party claiming the exception must show “a reasonable expectation that the same complaining party would be subjected to the same action again.” (In re a Minor (1989), 127 Ill. 2d 247, 258 .) As explained earlier, E.G. is no longer a minor and so E.G. will not be subjected to an order in the future requiring her to undergo blood transfusions against her will.

1978App. 2d 484, 493 , 148 N.E.2d 828, 833 ), and the burden of proof is on the party claiming waiver (People v. Gooden; Kane v. American National Bank & Trust Co. (1974), 21 Ill.

1977App. 2d 484, 493 , 148 N.E.2d 828, 833 ), and the burden of proof is upon the party claiming waiver.

1975(Brewer v. Brown, 126 Ill.App.2d 69 , 261 N.E.2d 483 .) It is established that on appeal the party claiming error has the burden of establishing any irregularities, and one who seeks to reverse a decree carries the burden of showing that it is erroneous.

1975(Brewer v. Brown, 126 Ill.App.2d 69 , 261 N.E.2d 483 .) It is established that on appeal the party claiming error has the burden of establishing any irregularities, and one who seeks to reverse a decree carries the burden of showing that it is erroneous.

2026“An abuse of discretion occurs only when the trial court’s decision is arbitrary, fanciful, or unreasonable or where no reasonable person would take the view adopted by the trial court.” Seymour v. Collins, 2015 IL 118432, ¶ 41 . - 20 - ¶ 57 Here, the record does not support defendant’s contention that the trial court “severely” restricted her cross-examination of Mary.

2025Id. ¶ 30 While discussed within the context of a judgment notwithstanding the verdict, a similar issue was raised in Willis v. West Kentucky Feeder Pig Co., 132 Ill.

2024Id.

2024Inman, 2023 IL App (4th) 230864, ¶ 12 . ¶ 31 All appeals begin with the presumption that the circuit court’s order was correct, and the party claiming error carries the burden to establish error and that the error warrants relief.

2024Indeed, “[t]his court is not a depository in which the burden of argument and research may be dumped.” Holzrichter v. Yorath, 2013 IL App (1st) 110287, ¶ 80 , 987 N.E.2d 1 . ¶ 51 In this case, respondent does not identify the specific evidence which he believes the trial court erroneously excluded, nor does he explain how the evidence would have affected the unfitness finding.

2024Indeed, “[t]his court is not a depository in which the burden of argument and research may be dumped.” Holzrichter v. Yorath, 2013 IL App (1st) 110287, ¶ 80 , 987 N.E.2d 1 . ¶ 51 In this case, respondent does not identify the specific evidence which he believes the trial court erroneously excluded, nor does he explain how the evidence would have affected the unfitness finding.

2024“All appeals begin with the presumption that the circuit court’s order was correct, and the party claiming error carries the burden to establish error and that the error warrants relief. [Citation.] The appealing party cannot meet this burden by offering bare contentions against the order; the party must explain any contentions and present an argument based on matters of record and pertinent authorities. [Citations.] We have repeatedly admonished litigants that this court is not a depository into which the parties may dump the burden of argument and research. [Citations.] Accordingly, we routi