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1907(Illinois Linen Co. v. Hough, 91 Ill. 63 .) An erroneous instruction cannot be said to be cured by a proper instruction on the other side, when, from the evidence, it is impossible to say that the jury did not follow the erroneous one.” These cases were followed and the above doctrines reiterated in I.

1903Illinois Linen Co. v. Hough, 91 Ill. 63 ; Pardridge v. Cutler, supra; Illinois I. & M.

2014Because an error in an instruction that either omits an element or misdescribes an element is not a structural error (Neder, 527 U.S. at 8-10 ), automatic reversal is not required.

2013Because an error in an instruction that either omits an element or misdescribes an element is not a structural error (Neder, 527 U.S. at 8-10 ), automatic reversal is not required.

1908“If an instruction directs a verdict for either party, or amounts to such direction, in case the jury shall find certain facts, it must, necessarily, contain all the facts which will authorize the verdict directed, * * * and the error in such an instruction is not obviated by giving conflicting instructions.” Pardridge v. Cutler, 168 Ill., 504, 512 ; Lake Erie & West.

1906Instruction 2 contains the same error. • “If an instruction directs a verdict for either party, or amounts to such a direction, in case the jury shall find certain facts, it must, necessarily, contain all the facts which will authorize the verdict directed, * * * and the error in such an instruction is not obviated by giving conflicting instructions.” Partridge v. Cutler, 168 Ill., 504, 512 .

1995"Jury instructions are intended to be a comprehensive and accurate statement of the law applicable to the case so as to guide the jury in making its determinations." *1219 ( Palmer v. Mount Vernon Township High School District 201 (1995), 269 Ill.App.3d 1056, 1065 , 207 Ill.Dec. 550, 557 , 647 N.E.2d 1043, 1050 .) An error in instruction does not require a reversal unless it misleads the jury. ( Esser v. McIntyre (1994), 267 Ill.App.3d 611 , 204 Ill.Dec. 902 , 642 N.E.2d 803 ; King v. Casad (1984), 122 Ill.App.3d 566 , 78 Ill.Dec. 101 , 461 N.E.2d 685 .) When evaluating the propriety of given

1995App. 3d 1056, 1065 , 647 N.E.2d 1043, 1050 .) An error in instruction does not require a reversal unless it misleads the jury.

1995"Jury instructions are intended to be a comprehensive and accurate statement of the law applicable to the case so as to guide the jury in making its determinations." *1219 ( Palmer v. Mount Vernon Township High School District 201 (1995), 269 Ill.App.3d 1056, 1065 , 207 Ill.Dec. 550, 557 , 647 N.E.2d 1043, 1050 .) An error in instruction does not require a reversal unless it misleads the jury. ( Esser v. McIntyre (1994), 267 Ill.App.3d 611 , 204 Ill.Dec. 902 , 642 N.E.2d 803 ; King v. Casad (1984), 122 Ill.App.3d 566 , 78 Ill.Dec. 101 , 461 N.E.2d 685 .) When evaluating the propriety of given

1995"Jury instructions are intended to be a comprehensive and accurate statement of the law applicable to the case so as to guide the jury in making its determinations." *1219 ( Palmer v. Mount Vernon Township High School District 201 (1995), 269 Ill.App.3d 1056, 1065 , 207 Ill.Dec. 550, 557 , 647 N.E.2d 1043, 1050 .) An error in instruction does not require a reversal unless it misleads the jury. ( Esser v. McIntyre (1994), 267 Ill.App.3d 611 , 204 Ill.Dec. 902 , 642 N.E.2d 803 ; King v. Casad (1984), 122 Ill.App.3d 566 , 78 Ill.Dec. 101 , 461 N.E.2d 685 .) When evaluating the propriety of given

1992App. 3d 110, 116 , 584 N.E.2d 1059, 1063 , citing People v. Owens (1989), 129 Ill. 2d 303, 318 , 544 N.E.2d 276, 282 .

1992App. 3d 110, 116 , 584 N.E.2d 1059, 1063 , citing People v. Owens (1989), 129 Ill. 2d 303, 318 , 544 N.E.2d 276, 282 .

1991Although the defendant in that case had made no objection to the instruction, the court refused to find the issue waived, because the challenged instruction “misstate[d] the burden to the defendant’s detriment.” (Emphasis in original.) (Fierer, 124 Ill. 2d at 187 .) The court reversed the defendant’s conviction and remanded the cause for a new trial, concluding that the error in the instruction was not harmless.

1991The court explained, “The modification of the burden of proof from 'not insane beyond a reasonable doubt’ to ‘sane by a preponderance of the evidence’ had the undeniable effect of making the GBMI verdict easier to attain and more likely to result.” Fierer, 124 Ill. 2d at 187 .

1983The decisions in Douglas Lumber Co. v. Chicago Home for Incurables (1942), 380 Ill. 87 , 43 N.E.2d 535 , and Moser Lumber, Inc. v. Morgan (1969), 106 Ill.

1983The decisions in Douglas Lumber Co. v. Chicago Home for Incurables (1942), 380 Ill. 87 , 43 N.E.2d 535 , and Moser Lumber, Inc. v. Morgan (1969), 106 Ill.

1983(May, Purington & Bonner Brick Co. v. General Engineering Co. (1899), 180 Ill. 535 .) The May court held that a pleading based on a lien claim could not be amended to remedy a defective claim, stating that “[njothing could cure the error in the claim filed *** within the time prescribed by the statute.” ( 180 Ill. 535, 542 .) While our result effectively denies Rendina any rights in the property foreclosed by plaintiff, it is the result of Rendina’s failure to comply with the statutory requirement that the claim it seeks to enforce be filed within four months of the work completion date.

1983(May, Purington & Bonner Brick Co. v. General Engineering Co. (1899), 180 Ill. 535 .) The May court held that a pleading based on a lien claim could not be amended to remedy a defective claim, stating that “[njothing could cure the error in the claim filed *** within the time prescribed by the statute.” ( 180 Ill. 535, 542 .) While our result effectively denies Rendina any rights in the property foreclosed by plaintiff, it is the result of Rendina’s failure to comply with the statutory requirement that the claim it seeks to enforce be filed within four months of the work completion date.

1983The decisions in Douglas Lumber Co. v. Chicago Home for Incurables (1942), 380 Ill. 87 , 43 N.E.2d 535 , and Moser Lumber, Inc. v. Morgan (1969), 106 Ill.

1983The decisions in Douglas Lumber Co. v. Chicago Home for Incurables (1942), 380 Ill. 87 , 43 N.E.2d 535 , and Moser Lumber, Inc. v. Morgan (1969), 106 Ill.

1929Cantwell v. Harding, 249 Ill. 354, 358 ; Cromer v. Borders Coal Co., 246 Ill. 451, 457 ; Illinois Iron & Metal Co. v. Weber, supra [196 Ill.] (p. 531).” The court, at the request of the defendant, further instructed the jury, that: “If you believe from the evidence that the words ‘Java White Granulated Sugar’ as used in the contract meant a cane sugar that had its acidity content removed as best possible through the bone char process and if you further believe from the evidence that the hone char process is the only process by which the acidity content of such sugar was best removed, and if yo

1927Cantwell v. Harding, 249 Ill. 354, 358 ; Cromer v. Borders Coal Co., 246 Ill. 451, 457 ; Illinois Iron & Metal Co. v. Weber, supra (p. 531).

1929Cantwell v. Harding, 249 Ill. 354, 358 ; Cromer v. Borders Coal Co., 246 Ill. 451, 457 ; Illinois Iron & Metal Co. v. Weber, supra [196 Ill.] (p. 531).” The court, at the request of the defendant, further instructed the jury, that: “If you believe from the evidence that the words ‘Java White Granulated Sugar’ as used in the contract meant a cane sugar that had its acidity content removed as best possible through the bone char process and if you further believe from the evidence that the hone char process is the only process by which the acidity content of such sugar was best removed, and if yo

1927Cantwell v. Harding, 249 Ill. 354, 358 ; Cromer v. Borders Coal Co., 246 Ill. 451, 457 ; Illinois Iron & Metal Co. v. Weber, supra (p. 531).

1912Co. v. Harrington, 192 Ill. 9 , it is said: “A party has no right to complain of an error in an instruction, when a like error appears in an instruction given at his own request.” C. & A. R.

1909Chicago and Alton Railroad Co. v. Harrington, 192 Ill. 9 ; Spring Valley Coal Co. v. Robizas, 207 id. 226.

1910As the court say in Funk v. Babbitt, 156 Ill. 408 : ‘ ‘ This court has decided in numerous cases that a party cannot assign for error a ruling made at his own instance, and has no right to complain of an error in an instruction when like error appears in an instruction given at his request.” 2nd.

1902(Funk v. Babbitt, 156 Ill. 408 ; Chicago and Alton Railroad Co. v. Harrington, 192 id. 9, and cases cited.) The rule, that a party cannot complain of an error in an instruction when a like error appears in an instruction given at its own request, has been recently applied to an instruction, objected to upon the same ground which is here urged against the instruction given for the appellee by the court below.

1910Montgomery Coal Co. v. Barringer, supra; Terra Cotta Lumber Co. v. Hanley, supra; I.

1907Montgomery Coal Co. v. Barringer, supra; Terra Cotta Lumber Co. v. Hanley, supra; I.

1907Co. v. Keegan, 185 Ill. 70 , the court said: “The giving of a correct instruction upon one point in a case will not obviate •an error in an instruction on the other side, where they are entirely variant, and there is nothing to show the jury which to adopt.

1903Co. v. Keegan, 185 Ill. 70 , as follows: “ The giving of a correct instruction upon one point in a case will not obviate an error in an instruction on the other side, where they are entirely variant and there is nothing to show the jury which to adopt.

2025That would be something for the drug chemist to be able to testify to establish.” The trial court overruled defendant’s objection and clarified that Earl would be able to testify regarding the peer review of - 20 - 2025 IL App (2d) 240194 Skelcy’s report and “anything that falls within the expert qualification that she’s been given.” The court stated to defense counsel, “[y]ou’ll be able to cross examine her.

2018When there is error in a close case, we choose to err on the side of fairness, so as not to convict an innocent person.” Herron, 215 Ill. 2d at 193 . -9- of the trial and challenged the integrity of the judicial process.” Sebby, 2017 IL 119445 , ¶ 50. ¶ 52 A. Hearsay Statements ¶ 53 The Illinois Rules of Evidence define hearsay as “a statement, other than one made by the declarant while testifying at the trial or hearing, offered in evidence to prove the truth of the matter asserted.” Ill.

2014To prevail, the defendant need not prove that the error in the instruction actually misled the jury. - 23 - 2014 IL App (2d) 130148 Herron, 215 Ill. 2d at 193.

1995Thompson v. MCA Distributing, Music Corp. of America (1994), 257 Ill.

1995"Jury instructions are intended to be a comprehensive and accurate statement of the law applicable to the case so as to guide the jury in making its determinations." *1219 ( Palmer v. Mount Vernon Township High School District 201 (1995), 269 Ill.App.3d 1056, 1065 , 207 Ill.Dec. 550, 557 , 647 N.E.2d 1043, 1050 .) An error in instruction does not require a reversal unless it misleads the jury. ( Esser v. McIntyre (1994), 267 Ill.App.3d 611 , 204 Ill.Dec. 902 , 642 N.E.2d 803 ; King v. Casad (1984), 122 Ill.App.3d 566 , 78 Ill.Dec. 101 , 461 N.E.2d 685 .) When evaluating the propriety of given

1995"Jury instructions are intended to be a comprehensive and accurate statement of the law applicable to the case so as to guide the jury in making its determinations." *1219 ( Palmer v. Mount Vernon Township High School District 201 (1995), 269 Ill.App.3d 1056, 1065 , 207 Ill.Dec. 550, 557 , 647 N.E.2d 1043, 1050 .) An error in instruction does not require a reversal unless it misleads the jury. ( Esser v. McIntyre (1994), 267 Ill.App.3d 611 , 204 Ill.Dec. 902 , 642 N.E.2d 803 ; King v. Casad (1984), 122 Ill.App.3d 566 , 78 Ill.Dec. 101 , 461 N.E.2d 685 .) When evaluating the propriety of given

1994(See People v. Parks (1976), 65 Ill. 2d 132, 137-38 , 357 N.E.2d 487 ; People v. Knox (1969), 116 Ill.

1994(See People v. Parks (1976), 65 Ill. 2d 132, 137-38 , 357 N.E.2d 487 ; People v. Knox (1969), 116 Ill.

1994(See People v. Parks (1976), 65 Ill. 2d 132, 137-38 , 357 N.E.2d 487 ; People v. Knox (1969), 116 Ill.

1992A defendant can show prejudice only if he shows, not simply that an error in instruction worked to his detriment, but that the result of the proceeding would have been different if proper instruction had been given.” People v. Yates (1991), 223 Ill.

1992App. 3d 110, 116 , 584 N.E.2d 1059, 1063 , citing People v. Owens (1989), 129 Ill. 2d 303, 318 , 544 N.E.2d 276, 282 .