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conversation bar in Illinois

9 Illinois opinions name it 1 courts 1976–2016 0 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 (1)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Browngreen
ill · 1973 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011See People v. Brown, 54 Ill.2d 21, 24 , 294 N.E.2d 285 (1973) ("Neither in the post-conviction petition in this case, with its reference to conversations which took place between the defendant and his attorney well in advance of the beginning of the trial, nor in the supporting affidavit, is there any statement that the defendant, when the time came for him to testify, told his lawyer that he wanted to do so despite advice to the contrary."). ¶ 23 In light of the total absence of a mention of the defendant's "juvenile background" in the postconviction petition, we are compelled to reject the i

2011See People v. Brown, 54 Ill. 2d 21, 24 (1973) (“Neither in the post-conviction petition in this case, with its reference to conversations which took place between the defendant and his attorney well in advance of the beginning of the trial, nor in the supporting affidavit, is there any statement that the defendant, when the time came for him to testify, told his lawyer that he wanted to do so despite advice to the contrary.”). ¶ 23 In light of the total absence of a mention of the defendant’s “juvenile background” in the postconviction petition, we are compelled to reject the interpretation ap

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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 (11)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Shelton green
illappct · 1986
2 sentences

1990App.3d 886, 893 , 489 N.E.2d 879 .) One cannot introduce a portion of a conversation and then bar the opposing party from bringing out the rest of that conversation. ( People v. Futia (1983), 116 Ill.

1990App. 3d 886, 893 , 489 N.E.2d 879 .) One cannot introduce a portion of a conversation and then bar the opposing party from bringing out the rest of that conversation.

21990–1990
People v. Futia green
illappct · 1983
2 sentences

1990App.3d 886, 893 , 489 N.E.2d 879 .) One cannot introduce a portion of a conversation and then bar the opposing party from bringing out the rest of that conversation. ( People v. Futia (1983), 116 Ill.

1990(People v. Futia (1983), 116 Ill.

21990–1990
Watkins v. Office of the State Appellate Defender green
illappct · 2012
1 sentence

2016He stated that “it was my understanding from my communications with [defense counsel], that she, on behalf of her client ***, was in agreement that the plaintiffs’ case could be refiled if voluntarily dismissed without prejudice and that the issue of fact exists, we are free under our de novo standard of review to make our own determinations of law.” Watkins v. Office of State Appellate Defender, 2012 IL App (1st) 111756, ¶ 19 .

12016–2016
In Re WD green
illappct · 1990
1 sentence

1992The basis of its application is as follows: “Furthermore, it is well established that where a conversation is related by a witness, the opposing party has a right to bring out all of the conversation on cross-examination. [Citations.] One cannot introduce a portion of a conversation and then bar the opposing party (emphasis added) from bringing out the rest of that conversation. [Citation.] The doctrine of completeness permits a party to introduce the remainder of a conversation or writing in order to explain, qualify, or otherwise shed light on that portion of a statement introduced by an opp

11992–1992
People v. Gacho green
ill · 1988
1 sentence

1991It expressly held that to permit the officer to testify to the contents of the conversation would be error. 122 Ill. 2d at 248 .

11991–1991
People v. Pietryzk green
illappct · 1987
1 sentence

1990App.3d 68, 72 , 452 N.E.2d 109, 112 .) The doctrine of completeness permits a party *703 to introduce the remainder of a conversation or writing in order to explain, qualify, or otherwise shed light on that portion of a statement introduced by an opponent ( People v. Pietryzk (1987), 153 Ill.

11990–1990
Biel v. Wolff neutral
illappct · 1970
1 sentence

1983The most recent pronouncement is found in People v. Weaver (1982), 92 Ill. 2d 545, 556-57 , 442 N.E.2d 255 , 259: “In People v. Nakutin (1936), 364 Ill. 563, 571 , this court stated that ‘where a conversation is related by a witness the opposing party has a right to bring out all of the conversation on cross-examination.’ (Accord, People v. Kalpak (1957), 10 Ill. 2d 411, 424 ; Biel v. Wolff (1970), 126 Ill.

11983–1983
The People v. Nakutin green
ill · 1936
1 sentence

1983The most recent pronouncement is found in People v. Weaver (1982), 92 Ill. 2d 545, 556-57 , 442 N.E.2d 255 , 259: “In People v. Nakutin (1936), 364 Ill. 563, 571 , this court stated that ‘where a conversation is related by a witness the opposing party has a right to bring out all of the conversation on cross-examination.’ (Accord, People v. Kalpak (1957), 10 Ill. 2d 411, 424 ; Biel v. Wolff (1970), 126 Ill.

11983–1983
People v. Weaver green
ill · 1982
2 sentences

1983The most recent pronouncement is found in People v. Weaver (1982), 92 Ill. 2d 545, 556-57 , 442 N.E.2d 255 , 259: “In People v. Nakutin (1936), 364 Ill. 563, 571 , this court stated that ‘where a conversation is related by a witness the opposing party has a right to bring out all of the conversation on cross-examination.’ (Accord, People v. Kalpak (1957), 10 Ill. 2d 411, 424 ; Biel v. Wolff (1970), 126 Ill.

1983The most recent pronouncement is found in People v. Weaver (1982), 92 Ill. 2d 545, 556-57 , 442 N.E.2d 255 , 259: “In People v. Nakutin (1936), 364 Ill. 563, 571 , this court stated that ‘where a conversation is related by a witness the opposing party has a right to bring out all of the conversation on cross-examination.’ (Accord, People v. Kalpak (1957), 10 Ill. 2d 411, 424 ; Biel v. Wolff (1970), 126 Ill.

11983–1983
The People v. Kalpak green
ill · 1957
1 sentence

1983The most recent pronouncement is found in People v. Weaver (1982), 92 Ill. 2d 545, 556-57 , 442 N.E.2d 255 , 259: “In People v. Nakutin (1936), 364 Ill. 563, 571 , this court stated that ‘where a conversation is related by a witness the opposing party has a right to bring out all of the conversation on cross-examination.’ (Accord, People v. Kalpak (1957), 10 Ill. 2d 411, 424 ; Biel v. Wolff (1970), 126 Ill.

11983–1983
The People v. Sumner neutral
ill · 1969
1 sentence

1976The defendant cites us to People v. Sumner (1969), 43 Ill. 2d 228, 235 , that where relevancy and competence of a statement or report has been established, and no privilege exists, upon appropriate demand the report shall be delivered to defendant.

11976–1976

Where else courts name it

IL 9 (1976–2016) NY 6 (1969–2013) OH 3 (1951–2016) MO 2 (1990–2016) NC 2 (1992–2013) MA 2 (1966–2015) AZ 2 (1983–2026) CA 2 (1950–2017) UT 2 (2025–2026) FL 2 (1977–2012) PA 2 (1928–2025) CT 2 (1995–2008)

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