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75 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1969–2026 12 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 (16)

CaseFollowedCited
Public Taxi Service, Inc. v. Ayrtongreen
illappct · 1973 · cited in 4 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016In mortgage foreclosure cases, all affidavits for service of summons by publication must be accompanied by a sworn affidavit by the individual(s) making such ‘due inquiry’ setting forth with particularity the action taken to demonstrate an honest and well directed effort to ascertain the whereabouts of the defendant(s) by inquiry as full as circumstances permit prior to placing any service of summons by publication.” Cook Co. Cir. Ct. R. 7.3 (Oct. 1, 1996). ¶ 30 “Although the Code contemplates service by publication, our court long ago recognized that such service is ‘an extraordinary means of

2016In mortgage foreclosure cases, all affidavits for service of summons by publication must be accompanied by a sworn affidavit by the individual(s) making such ‘due inquiry’ setting forth with particularity the action taken to demonstrate an honest and well directed effort to ascertain the whereabouts of the defendant(s) by inquiry as full as circumstances permit prior to placing any service of summons by publication.” Cook Co. Cir. Ct. R. 7.3 (Oct. 1, 1996). ¶ 30 “Although the Code contemplates service by publication, our court long ago recognized that such service is ‘an extraordinary means of

44
Vision Point of Sale, Inc. v. Haasgreen
ill · 2007 · cited in 5 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2007–2021
2 sentences

2008See Vision Point, 226 Ill.2d at 358 , 314 Ill.Dec. 778 , 875 N.E.2d 1065 (to the extent that a local rule required that responses to requests to admit be filed with the clerk and required the striking of noncomplying responses, while the supreme court rule did not require filing but only timely service on the other party, the local rule conflicted with the supreme court rule and impermissibly imposed additional substantive burdens on litigants); Atou, 372 Ill.App.3d at 83 , 310 Ill.Dec. 113 , 865 N.E.2d 437 (local rule requiring that speedy trial demands be served on the State's Attorney in op

2008See Vision Point, 226 Ill. 2d at 358 (to the extent that a local rule required that responses to requests to admit be filed with the clerk and required the striking of noncomplying responses, while the supreme court rule did not require filing but only timely service on the other party, the local rule conflicted with the supreme court rule and impermissibly imposed additional substantive burdens on litigants); Atou, 372 Ill.

35
Premier Electrical Construction Co. v. American National Bankgreen
illappct · 1995 · cited in 4 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2003–2022
2 sentences

2022“A local rule has the force of a statute and is binding on the trial court as well as the parties.” Premier Electrical Construction Co. v. American National Bank of Chicago, 276 Ill.

2012Premier Electrical Construction Co. v. American National Bank of Chicago, 276 Ill.App.3d 816, 834 , 213 Ill.Dec. 128 , 658 N.E.2d 877 (1995).

24
People v. Atougreen
illappct · 2007 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2008–2025
2 sentences

2025The trial 9 court granted the defendant’s motion to dismiss for a speedy trial violation, noting “that ‘where there is conflict between a state’s statute and a local rule, the state’s statute clearly takes precedent.’ ” Id. at 81 .

2008See Vision Point, 226 Ill. 2d at 358 (to the extent that a local rule required that responses to requests to admit be filed with the clerk and required the striking of noncomplying responses, while the supreme court rule did not require filing but only timely service on the other party, the local rule conflicted with the supreme court rule and impermissibly imposed additional substantive burdens on litigants); Atou, 372 Ill.

23
People Ex Rel. Brazen v. Finleygreen
ill · 1988 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2007–2009
2 sentences

2009Thus, the circuit court “was without authority to promulgate” the local rule at issue, “as it intrude[d] upon this court’s exclusive judicial authority.” Finley, 119 Ill. 2d at 495 .

2007See Finley, 119 Ill. 2d at 494-95 .

23
Christopherson v. Hyster Co.green
illappct · 1978 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2019–2020
2 sentences

2020Christopherson v. Hyster Co., 58 Ill.

2019Christopherson v. Hyster Co., 58 Ill.

22
VC&M, LTD v. Andrewsgreen
ill · 2013 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018VC&M, Ltd. v. Andrews , 2013 IL 114445 , ¶ 26, 372 Ill.Dec. 16 , 991 N.E.2d 323 . ¶ 27 Local rule 2-1.04 governs motions for summary judgment and provides in pertinent part: "A. In all filings pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/2-1005, the moving party shall serve and file: * * * 3. a statement of material facts as to which the moving party contends there is no genuine issue and that entitles the moving party to a Judgment as a matter of law[.] * * * The statement referred to in Section (A)(3) shall consist of short numbered paragraphs, including within each paragraph specific references to affidavits, pa

2018See VC&M , 2013 IL 114445 , ¶ 27, 372 Ill.Dec. 16 , 991 N.E.2d 323 (holding that the trial court did not abuse its discretion by failing to sanction a party for a violation of a local rule where the opposing party did not claim prejudice). ¶ 30 III.

22
Ngan Moy v. Winsen Nggreen
illappct · 2003 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007"A local rule has the force of a statute and is binding on the trial court as well as the parties." Moy v. Ng, 341 Ill.

2007“A local rule has the force of a statute and is binding on the trial court as well as the parties.” Moy v. Ng, 341 Ill.

22
Kinsley v. Kinsleygreen
ill · 1944 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005On this point, we find instructive Kinsley v. Kinsley , 388 Ill. 194, 198 (1944), where our supreme court found invalid a local rule requiring a party's appearance in court when the applicable statutes placed no such burden on that party.

2005On this point, we find instructive Kinsley v. Kinsley, 388 Ill. 194, 198 (1944), where our supreme court found invalid a local rule requiring a party’s appearance in court when the applicable statutes placed no such burden on that party.

22
Jones v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.green
illappct · 2018 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2024–2025
2 sentences

2025Although a local rule must yield to a conflicting Illinois Supreme Court rule (Jones, 2018 IL App (1st) 170710, ¶ 23 ), “[t]here is no question that the supreme court has the authority to permit or mandate the implementation of a court program that otherwise would be incompatible with its own rules” (id. ¶ 25).

2024However, we accepted the argument in that case that our supreme court must have implicitly approved the local rule’s deviation from the supreme court rules’ requirements in an exercise of its supervisory authority over all courts, when it authorized the law division’s mandatory arbitration pilot program to continue on a permanent basis and ordered that the program “ ‘shall continue to be administered through local rules.’ ” Id. ¶¶ 24-38 (quoting Ill.

12
In re Marriage of Reidygreen
illappct · 2018 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026In re Marriage of Reidy, 2018 IL App (1st) 170054, ¶ 29 (“It is well-settled that a party cannot request to proceed in one manner at trial and then argue on appeal that the requested action was error.”), Direct Auto Insurance Co. v. Bahena, 2019 IL App (1st) 172918, ¶ 36 (“ ‘Under the invited-error doctrine, a - 15 - 1-24-1277) 1-24-2213) Cons. party cannot acquiesce to the manner in which the trial court proceeds and later claim on appeal that the trial court’s actions constituted error.’ ”). ¶ 48 Nor can we find, on this record, that the trial judge’s communication with the Presiding Judge’s

11
Direct Auto Insurance Co. v. Bahenagreen
illappct · 2019 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026In re Marriage of Reidy, 2018 IL App (1st) 170054, ¶ 29 (“It is well-settled that a party cannot request to proceed in one manner at trial and then argue on appeal that the requested action was error.”), Direct Auto Insurance Co. v. Bahena, 2019 IL App (1st) 172918, ¶ 36 (“ ‘Under the invited-error doctrine, a - 15 - 1-24-1277) 1-24-2213) Cons. party cannot acquiesce to the manner in which the trial court proceeds and later claim on appeal that the trial court’s actions constituted error.’ ”). ¶ 48 Nor can we find, on this record, that the trial judge’s communication with the Presiding Judge’s

11
JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association v. Ivanovgreen
illappct · 2014 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Our case law is clear that a search for defendant need only consist of a “well-directed effort to ascertain the whereabouts of defendant by inquiry ‘as full as circumstances permit.’ ” JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Ass’n v. Ivanov, 2014 IL App (1st) 133553, ¶ 50 (quoting Bank of New York, 369 Ill.

11
Browning-Ferris Industries of Illinois, Inc. v. Pollution Control Boardgreen
illappct · 1987 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
11
Morgan v. Department of Financial & Professional Regulationgreen
illappct · 2009 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
11
Sip & Save Liquors, Inc. v. Daleygreen
illappct · 1995 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (1)

CaseNegativeCited
Strukoff v. Strukoffgreen
ill · 1979 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
11

Also cited on this issue (45)

CaseCitedYears
The Bank of New York Mellon F/K/A The Bank of New York v. Karbowski green
illappct · 2014
2 sentences

2016In mortgage foreclosure cases, all affidavits for service of summons by publication must be accompanied by a sworn affidavit by the individual(s) making such ‘due inquiry’ setting forth with particularity the action taken to demonstrate an honest and well directed effort to ascertain the whereabouts of the defendant(s) by inquiry as full as circumstances permit prior to placing any service of summons by publication.” Cook Co. Cir. Ct. R. 7.3 (Oct. 1, 1996). ¶ 30 “Although the Code contemplates service by publication, our court long ago recognized that such service is ‘an extraordinary means of

2016In mortgage foreclosure cases, all affidavits for service of summons by publication must be accompanied by a sworn affidavit by the individual(s) making such ‘due inquiry’ setting forth with particularity the action taken to demonstrate an honest and well directed effort to ascertain the whereabouts of the defendant(s) by inquiry as full as circumstances permit prior to placing any service of summons by publication.” Cook Co. Cir. Ct. R. 7.3 (Oct. 1, 1996). ¶ 30 “Although the Code contemplates service by publication, our court long ago recognized that such service is ‘an extraordinary means of

42016–2016
In Re Estate of Parlier neutral
illappct · 1976
2 sentences

1978App. 3d 840 , 842-44, 354 N.E.2d 32 , 35-36.) In Parlier the attorney for the estate used an old schedule that had been published by a local bar association.

1978App.3d 840, 842-44 , 354 N.E.2d 32, 35-36 .) In Parlier the attorney for the estate used an old schedule that had been published by a local bar association.

41978–2011
People v. Johnson green
illappct · 1989
2 sentences

2002Johnson, 186 Ill.

2002Johnson , 186 Ill.

31992–2002
Purtill v. Hess green
ill · 1986
2 sentences

1998A failure to do so is professional negligence." Where the national standard of minimal care is the same as the local standard, the trial court may delete the bracketed phrase "practicing in the same or similar localities." See IPI Civil 3d No. 105.02, Notes on Use, citing Purtill v. Hess , 111 Ill. 2d 229 (1986), and Karsten v. McCray , 157 Ill.

1998A failure to do so is professional negligence.” Where the national standard of minimal care is the same as the local standard, the trial court may delete the bracketed phrase “practicing in the same or similar localities.” See IPI Civil 3d No. 105.02, Notes on Use, citing Purtill v. Hess, 111 Ill. 2d 229 (1986), and Karsten v. McCray, 157 Ill.

31987–1998
Short Bros. Construction, Inc. v. Korte & Luitjohan Contractors, Inc. green
illappct · 2005
2 sentences

2026Short Brothers, 356 Ill.

2026Short Brothers, 356 Ill.

22026–2026
Babcock v. Wallace green
illappct · 2012
2 sentences

2020Thereafter, and on the date specified in the trial court’s order of Referral to Mandatory Arbitration, the case will be returned to the trial judge for further proceedings or for the entry of judgment on the award.” Cook County Cir. Ct. R. 25.11 (Dec. 1, 2014). -7- June 29, 2020 ¶ 24 A straightforward reading of local rule 25.11 reveals that absent rejection, the simple instruction for the circuit court is to enter “judgment on the award.” See id.

2020Thereafter, and on the date specified in the trial court’s order of Referral to Mandatory Arbitration, the case will be returned to the trial judge for further proceedings or for the entry of judgment on the award.” Cook County Cir. Ct. R. 25.11 (Dec. 1, 2014). ¶ 24 A straightforward reading of local rule 25.11 reveals that absent rejection, the simple instruction for the circuit court is to enter “judgment on the award.” See id.

22020–2020
The Department of Healthcare and Family Services ex rel Nieto v. Arevalo green
illappct · 2016
2 sentences

2016“Count II” was brought pursuant to section 2-615 of the Code (735 ILCS 5/2-615 (West 2014)) and alleged the identical grounds for dismissal that were alleged in “count I.” -2­ 2016 IL App (2d) 150504 ¶7 In its response to the motion, the Department argued that respondent was the noncustodial parent and owed child support; the form petition used was prescribed by statute and federal regulations and specified the relief sought; Nora would shortly be filing an updated financial affidavit; and the Marriage Act was irrelevant, as the UIFSA did not require that a dissolution action be pending or tha

2016“Count II” was brought pursuant to section 2-615 of the Code (735 ILCS 5/2-615 (West 2014)) and alleged the identical grounds for dismissal that were alleged in “count I.” ¶7 In its response to the motion, the Department argued: respondent was the noncustodial parent and owed child support; the form petition used was prescribed by statute and federal regulations and specified the relief sought; Nora would shortly be filing an updated financial -2- 2016 IL App (2d) 150504 affidavit; and the Marriage Act was irrelevant, as the UIFSA did not require that a dissolution action be pending or that th

22016–2016
Morgan Washington Home v. Fahner neutral
illappct · 1982
2 sentences

2011The second case petitioners cite in support of their argument the trial court erred as a matter of law is In re Morgan Washington Home, 108 Ill.

2011The second case petitioners cite in support of their argument the trial court erred as a matter of law is In re Morgan Washington Home, 108 Ill.

22011–2011
People v. Meyer green
illappct · 1998
2 sentences

2000It is therefore a proper exercise of the circuit court’s powers to promulgate rules not inconsistent with the law.” Meyer, 294 Ill.

2000It is therefore a proper exercise of the circuit court's powers to promulgate rules not inconsistent with the law." Meyer, 294 Ill.App.3d at 957 , 229 Ill.Dec. 468 , 691 N.E.2d at 1193 .

22000–2000
Karsten v. McCray green
illappct · 1987
2 sentences

1998A failure to do so is professional negligence." Where the national standard of minimal care is the same as the local standard, the trial court may delete the bracketed phrase "practicing in the same or similar localities." See IPI Civil 3d No. 105.02, Notes on Use, citing Purtill v. Hess , 111 Ill. 2d 229 (1986), and Karsten v. McCray , 157 Ill.

1998A failure to do so is professional negligence.” Where the national standard of minimal care is the same as the local standard, the trial court may delete the bracketed phrase “practicing in the same or similar localities.” See IPI Civil 3d No. 105.02, Notes on Use, citing Purtill v. Hess, 111 Ill. 2d 229 (1986), and Karsten v. McCray, 157 Ill.

21998–1998
Town of Ottawa v. Pollution Control Board green
illappct · 1984
2 sentences

1988App. 3d at 126-27 , 472 N.E.2d at 154 .) There is no showing of prejudice here, particularly in light of the extensive record developed during the local hearing.

1987App. 3d 121, 123 , 472 N.E.2d 150 , the court stated: “Section 39.2 of the Act conditions such approval on six separate criteria which must be met by one seeking approval from the local hearing authority.” The court went on to consider the only criterion in question.

21987–1988
Silverstein v. Brander green
illappct · 2000
1 sentence

2025At best, counsel’s failure can be attributed to simple inadvertence; however, “[i]nadvertence or mistake does not constitute good cause, even in the absence of prejudice to other parties.” -7- 2025 IL App (2d) 240429-U Silverstein v. Brander, 317 Ill.

12025–2025
In re: Marriage of Samardzija green
illappct · 2006
1 sentence

2024Id.

12024–2024
In Re Marriage of Weinstein green
illappct · 1984
1 sentence

2024The case shall be set in the courtroom from which the case was appealed.” Id. ¶ 64 We interpret court rules utilizing “the same principles that guide our construction of statutes” and “[t]he construction of a rule is a question of law” compelling de novo review.

12024–2024
Kilpatrick v. Baxter Healthcare Corp. green
illappct · 2023
1 sentence

2023Plaintiff argued that, because there was good cause for the error in the original complaint, the complaint should be corrected nunc pro tunc to show that it was filed on September 13, 2022. ¶6 In support of her claims, plaintiff attached to her response the following: an e-mail reply from Odyssey sent September 13, 2022, indicating that a filing had been submitted on September 13, 2022, at 1:06 p.m. and that the document had been filed as a complaint; an email from Odyssey -2- 2023 IL App (2d) 230088 stating that the submission had been rejected, that the “Returned Reason” was a “Format Error,

12023–2023
Carter v. Skokie Valley Detective Agency, Ltd. green
illappct · 1993
2 sentences

2020The court discounted the evidence showing James asked about beer bottles from a local bar upon finding James said he did so because he knew they could use them not that he was “on duty” at the time of the murder. ¶ 29 Concluding it could not “see anything about this particular case that would set it apart from [Carter v. Skokie Valley Detective Agency, Ltd., 256 Ill.

2020App. 3d 77 , 628 N.E.2d 602 (1993)],” the trial court granted defendants summary judgment. ¶ 30 This appeal followed. ¶ 31 II.

12020–2020
Bank of New York v. Unknown Heirs & Legatees green
illappct · 2006
1 sentence

2020Our case law is clear that a search for defendant need only consist of a “well-directed effort to ascertain the whereabouts of defendant by inquiry ‘as full as circumstances permit.’ ” JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Ass’n v. Ivanov, 2014 IL App (1st) 133553, ¶ 50 (quoting Bank of New York, 369 Ill.

12020–2020
Kane County Defenders, Inc. v. Pollution Control Board green
illappct · 1985
12018–2018
State Farm Fire and Casualty Company v. Watts Regulator Company green
illappct · 2016
12016–2016
Dancor Construction, Inc. v. FXR Construction, Inc. green
illappct · 2016
12016–2016
People v. Lentz green
illappct · 2014
12014–2014
Ragan v. Columbia Mutual Insurance green
ill · 1998
12013–2013
Mugavero v. Kenzler green
illappct · 2000
12013–2013
People v. Sandoval green
illappct · 2008
12010–2010
Easter Enterprises, Inc. v. Illinois Liquor Control Commission green
illappct · 1983
11996–1996
Scoby v. Vulcan-Hart Corp. green
illappct · 1989
11995–1995
Metropolitan Trust Co. v. Young green
ill · 1953
11995–1995
Johnson v. State green
kan · 1979
11993–1993
John L. Reese v. Howard Peters, Iii, Warden, Pontiac Correctional Center green
ca7 · 1991
11993–1993
Paulson v. Suson green
illappct · 1981
11991–1991
Battershell v. Bowman Dairy Co. green
illappct · 1961
11991–1991
People Ex Rel. Village of Buffalo Grove v. Village of Long Grove green
illappct · 1990
11991–1991
Skach v. Gee green
illappct · 1985
11991–1991
American States Insurance v. Action Fire Equipment, Inc. green
illappct · 1987
11991–1991
Waste Management of Illinois, Inc. v. Pollution Control Board green
illappct · 1988
11990–1990
Citizens for a Better Environment v. Pollution Control Board green
illappct · 1987
11988–1988
Swisher v. Duffy green
ill · 1987
11988–1988
Hunter v. Sukkar neutral
illappct · 1982
11987–1987
Cooper v. United Development Co. green
illappct · 1984
11987–1987
People v. Joseph green
ill · 1986
11986–1986

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-206 (7) IL § 735 ILCS 5/15-1501 (5) IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-619 (5) IL § 725 ILCS 5/103-5 (4) IL § 735 ILCS 5/15-1505.6 (4) IL § 735 ILCS 5/15-1508 (4) IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-1401 (4) IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-615 (4) IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-1005 (3)

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

PA 198 (1925–2026) OH 194 (1974–2026) CA 179 (1915–2026) TX 85 (1944–2024) DC 80 (1955–2024) IL 75 (1969–2026) WA 59 (1922–2026) ID 55 (1980–2026) TN 51 (1967–2026) OR 46 (1926–2026) IN 44 (1950–2024) NM 39 (1948–2025) NY 34 (1915–2024) FL 33 (1920–2019) LA 31 (1943–2026) MD 28 (1959–2022) MO 27 (1960–2023) GA 22 (1899–2026) MI 22 (1928–2024) AZ 21 (1914–2026) VI 18 (2000–2026) WI 16 (1973–2023) MS 14 (1963–2019) CO 14 (1888–2025) AR 13 (1948–2025) MA 12 (1871–2018) KS 10 (1905–2019) KY 10 (1932–2025) IA 10 (1962–2017) MT 9 (1989–2025) MN 8 (1913–1997) NE 8 (1980–2020) WV 7 (1945–2014) NJ 7 (1965–2025) OK 7 (1943–2002) AL 7 (1939–2009) HI 7 (1923–2006) CT 6 (1984–2018) SC 5 (1976–2026) SD 5 (1991–2014) RI 5 (1982–2010) UT 5 (1994–2024) VA 5 (1988–2025) DE 4 (1996–2022) WY 3 (2021–2025) AK 3 (1980–2008) VT 3 (1913–2007) ND 2 (1983–2004) NV 2 (1993–2016) ME 2 (1877–1986) PR 2 (1944–1953)

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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