63 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1951–2026 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Ranger v. Rangergreen2 sentences2010See also Ranger v. Ranger, 379 Ill. 2010See also Ranger v. Ranger, 379 Ill. | 2 | 2 |
People v. Fostergreen2 sentences2007App. 3d 433, 437 (1983) (court reversed defendant’s conviction finding that the trial court erred when it barred defendant’s alibi witness on grounds that defendant violated discovery rules by making a typographical error in the address of that alibi witness; court noted that “ ‘[i]t is a fundamental right of a defendant to present his theory of the case,’ ” and that the State failed to show how it was prejudiced by defendant’s minor infraction of the rules); Foster, 271 Ill. 2007App. 3d 433, 437 (1983) (court reversed defendant’s conviction finding that the trial court erred when it barred defendant’s alibi witness on grounds that defendant violated discovery rules by making a typographical error in the address of that alibi witness; court noted that “‘[i]t is a fundamental right of a defendant to present his theory of the case,’” and that the State failed to show how it was prejudiced by defendant’s minor infraction of the rules); Foster, 271 Ill. | 2 | 2 |
Secura Insurance v. Illinois Farmers Insurancegreen2 sentences2023Yvette was not called to testify at the hearing. ¶ 20 The circuit court held that the process server’s affidavit “strictly complied with the requirements" for abode service under section 2-203(a) of the Code, deeming the difference between “ ‘Eyvette Dayton’ and ‘Yvette Drayton,’ as the identity of the person served, inconsequential.” See Secura Insurance Co. v. Farmers Insurance Co., 232 Ill. 2d 209, 217 (2009) (A “slight defect” such as “a typographical error, misspelling, or other inadvertent mistake” will not deprive the court of jurisdiction). ¶ 21 Turner argues the circuit court arbitrar 2015Rather, this case concerns [the plaintiff’s] failure to prove by certificate or affidavit that it complied with the jurisdictional 30-day notice requirement in Rule 303.” Secura, 232 Ill. 2d at 217 . | 1 | 6 |
State Security Insurance v. Lintongreen2 sentences2019App. 3d 480 , 486, 23 Ill.Dec. 811 , 384 N.E.2d 718 (1978) (the wrong date on a notice of appeal does not create a fatal defect when it is a typographical error). 2019See State Security Insurance Co. v. Linton, 67 Ill. | 1 | 2 |
U.S. Bank v. Lindseygreen1 sentence2026Oct. 1, 2020) requires the argument section of an appellant’s brief to “contain the contentions of the appellant and the reasons therefor, with citation of the authorities *** relied on.” As a reviewing court, we are “entitled to have the issues clearly defined and supported by pertinent authority and cohesive arguments; [we are] not merely a repository into which an appellant may ‘dump the burden of argument and research,’ nor is it the obligation of this court to act as an advocate or seek error in the record.” U.S. Bank v. Lindsey, 397 Ill. | 1 | 1 |
Pardilla v. Village of Hoffman Estatesgreen1 sentence2026See Pardilla v. Village of Hoffman Estates, 2023 IL App (1st) 211580, ¶ 28 . ¶ 39 Kumar’s brief’s jurisdictional statement cites Rule “303(b)(5),” which we presume is a typographical error. | 1 | 1 |
Sterna v. Paneras (In Re Paneras)green1 sentence2025See Paneras, 195 B.R. at 402 (noting that the separate mention of support payments in a marital settlement agreement indicates that other obligations are not for support). | 1 | 1 |
In Re Marriage of Ramseygreen1 sentence2023See In re Marriage of Ramsey, 339 Ill. | 1 | 1 |
People v. Smithgreen1 sentence2022The notice of appeal “ ‘should be considered as a whole and will be deemed sufficient to confer jurisdiction on an appellate court when it fairly and adequately sets out the judgment complained of and the relief sought, thus advising the 1 Appellant’s brief actually refers to an order from August 20, 2020, but this appears to be a typographical error. -9- No. 1-20-0966 successful litigant of the nature of the appeal.’ ” People v. Smith, 228 Ill. 2d 95, 105 (2008) (quoting Lang v. Consumers Insurance Service, Inc., 222 Ill. | 1 | 1 |
People v. Kimbroughgreen1 sentence2021A formal defect in an information, such as a typographical error, may be corrected at any time. 725 ILCS 5/111-5(a) (West 2018); People v, Kimbrough, 163 Ill. 2d 231, 244-45 (1994). | 1 | 1 |
In re Application of the County Collectorgreen1 sentence2021See Wolfe, 2014 IL App (2d) 140223, ¶ 20 (indicating that only substantial compliance with section 21-385 of the Code is required for an extension notice to be valid). | 1 | 1 |
Wenholdt v. Industrial Commissiongreen2 sentences2019See Wenholdt v. Industrial Comm’n, 95 Ill. 2d 76 , 447 N.E.2d 404 , 69 Ill. 2019See Wenholdt v. Industrial Comm’n, 95 Ill. 2d 76 , 447 N.E.2d 404 , 69 Ill. | 1 | 1 |
Curtis v. Pekin Insurance Co.green1 sentence2019See Curtis v. Pekin Insurance Co., 105 Ill. | 1 | 1 |
| Heilman v. Heilman (In Re Heilman)green | 1 | 1 |
| People v. McLauringreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Stefanigreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Ruizgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Kooyenga v. Hertz Equipment Rentals, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Illinois. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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People v. Kirkpatrick
green
2 sentences2024The State cites People v. Kirkpatrick, 2012 IL App (2d) 100898, ¶ 14 , for the proposition that the mere fact that postconviction counsel’s certificate contained an error and referenced a different supreme court rule did not establish that counsel failed to comply with the requirements of Rule 651(c). ¶ 39 Here, despite postconviction counsel’s erroneous reference in his certificate to a guilty plea, the record establishes that postconviction counsel knew this case proceeded by way of a jury trial instead of a guilty plea. 2022The State cites People v. Kirkpatrick, 2012 IL App (2d) 100898, ¶ 14 , for the proposition that the mere fact that postconviction counsel’s certificate contained an error and referenced a different supreme court rule did not establish that counsel failed to comply with the requirements of Rule 651(c). - 29 - No. 1-21-0688 ¶ 69 Even assuming that postconviction counsel’s erroneous reference to a guilty plea renders the certificate noncompliant with Rule 651(c), the error is harmless because the record demonstrates that postconviction counsel fulfilled his obligations under the rule. | 2 | 2022–2024 |
SAKONYL v. Lindsey
green
2 sentences2012The court distinguished cases where the circulator had completely failed to provide an address and held that "one mistyped digit in [the] candidate's nomination papers is not sufficient to have his name removed from the ballot." Id. at 16 , 111 Ill.Dec. 97 , 512 N.E.2d 1 . ¶ 25 The objectors argue that Sakonyi v. Lindsey, 261 Ill.App.3d 821 , 199 Ill.Dec. 605 , 634 N.E.2d 444 (1994), is dispositive of the issue in this case. 2012The court distinguished cases where the circulator had completely failed to provide an address and held that "one mistyped digit in [the] candidate's nomination papers is not sufficient to have his name removed from the ballot." Id. at 16 , 111 Ill.Dec. 97 , 512 N.E.2d 1 . ¶ 25 The objectors argue that Sakonyi v. Lindsey, 261 Ill.App.3d 821 , 199 Ill.Dec. 605 , 634 N.E.2d 444 (1994), is dispositive of the issue in this case. | 2 | 2012–2012 |
Ryan v. Landek
green
2 sentences2012The court noted that the candidate’s address is necessary to ensure that the candidate resides in the political division involved in the election, but the court explained that it had found no “case where a candidate’s name was stricken from the ballot because of a minor typographical error.” Id. 2012The court noted that the candidate's address is necessary to ensure that the candidate resides in the political division involved in the election, but the court explained that it had found no "case where a candidate's name was stricken from the ballot because of a minor typographical error." Id. | 2 | 2012–2012 |
People v. Cooper
green
2 sentences2008App. 3d 222, 225 , 422 N.E.2d 885 (1981) (a typographical error in the charging instrument is not fatal to a defendant's murder conviction where "no hint of surprise or prejudice to defendant is shown"). 2008App. 3d 222, 225 , 422 N.E.2d 885 (1981) (a typographical error in the charging instrument is not fatal to a defendant’s murder conviction where “no hint of surprise or prejudice to defendant is shown”). | 2 | 2008–2008 |
Midwest Real Estate Investment Co. v. Anderson
green
2 sentences2008When a typographical error is readily apparent on the face of [the] notice, the error does not necessarily mean that the notice fails to comply with the statutory notice requirements.’ [Citation.]” In re Application of the County Collector, 295 Ill. 2008When a typographical error is readily apparent on the face of [the] notice, the error does not necessarily mean that the notice fails to comply with the statutory notice requirements.' [Citation.]" In re Application of the County Collector, 295 Ill. | 2 | 2008–2008 |
Gatton v. Page
green
2 sentences2007Gatton, 44 Ill. 2007Gatton, 44 Ill. | 2 | 2007–2007 |
People v. Croft
green
2 sentences2006Dec. 385, 398 (2005)), this phrase appears as, “without haste.” (Emphasis added.) This is clearly a typographical error (see Croft, 346 Ill. 2006Dec. 385, 398 (2005)), this phrase appears as, "without haste." (Emphasis added.) This is clearly a typographical error (see Croft, 346 Ill. | 2 | 2006–2006 |
People v. Bishop
neutral
2 sentences2006We assume, based upon a reading of the majority opinion as a whole, that this is a typographical error and that the court intended to remand count VI (aggravated criminal sexual assault) to the circuit court, rather than count IV The appellate court also vacated defendant’s concurrent sentences, finding that consecutive sentences were mandated. 352 Ill. 2006The appellate court also vacated defendant=s concurrent sentences, finding that consecutive sentences were mandated. 352 Ill. | 2 | 2006–2006 |
Mars, Inc. v. Heritage Builders of Effingham, Inc.
green
2 sentences2003Mars, 327 Ill. 2003Mars , 327 Ill. | 2 | 2003–2003 |
Flynn v. Henkel
green
2 sentences2026The presumption is the ‘embodiment of the fundamental right of parents to make decisions concerning the care, custody, and control of their children which is protected by the fourteenth amendment.’ Flynn v. Henkel [sic], 227 Ill. 2d 176, 181 , 316 Ill.Dec 688, 880 N.E.2d 166 (2007).” Megan’s brief then addresses her second issue on appeal. 3 The original parenting plan order was entered on October 14, 2025, but amended to correct a typographical error as to a date pertaining to child support. 15 ¶ 44 Illinois Supreme Court Rule 341(h)(7) (eff. 2026The presumption is the ‘embodiment of the fundamental right of parents to make decisions concerning the care, custody, and control of their children which is protected by the fourteenth amendment.’ Flynn v. Henkel [sic], 227 Ill. 2d 176, 181 , 316 Ill.Dec 688, 880 N.E.2d 166 (2007).” Megan’s brief then addresses her second issue on appeal. 3 The original parenting plan order was entered on October 14, 2025, but amended to correct a typographical error as to a date pertaining to child support. 15 ¶ 44 Illinois Supreme Court Rule 341(h)(7) (eff. | 1 | 2026–2026 |
People v. Moeller
green
1 sentence2024Webster’s Dictionary defines the term, “bondage,” in numerous ways, but pertinent here, it means “the quality or state of being bound,” although the definition is not elaborated upon in a sexual context in the examples 3 Indeed, section 11-23.5(a) actually includes a typographical error, stating that “ ‘[s]exual activity’ means any,” and subsection (4) then states, “any bondage,” thus reading as “any any bondage.” 720 ILCS 5/11-23.5(a) (West 2016). - 46 - 2024 IL App (2d) 230043 following the definition. | 1 | 2024–2024 |
People v. Floyd F. (In Re N.G.)
green
1 sentence2022In re N.G., 2018 IL 121939, ¶ 28 ; 705 ILCS 405/2-29(2) (West 2020). | 1 | 2022–2022 |
Lang v. Consumers Insurance Service, Inc.
green
1 sentence2022The notice of appeal “ ‘should be considered as a whole and will be deemed sufficient to confer jurisdiction on an appellate court when it fairly and adequately sets out the judgment complained of and the relief sought, thus advising the 1 Appellant’s brief actually refers to an order from August 20, 2020, but this appears to be a typographical error. -9- No. 1-20-0966 successful litigant of the nature of the appeal.’ ” People v. Smith, 228 Ill. 2d 95, 105 (2008) (quoting Lang v. Consumers Insurance Service, Inc., 222 Ill. | 1 | 2022–2022 |
Boucher v. 111 East Chestnut Condominium Assoc.
green
1 sentence2020We presume this was a typographical error because (1) no allegations under section 14 were made in the sixth amended complaint; and (2) section 14 does not apply to these facts, it relates to the “disposition of property where insurance proceeds are insufficient for reconstruction.” We will assume that plaintiff intended to cite section 18.4 of the Act, as alleged in his complaint. 15 1-19-1720 111 East Chestnut Condominium Association, Inc., 2018 IL App (1st) 162233, ¶ 35 . | 1 | 2020–2020 |
John P. Sanfilippo & Sons, Inc. v. Rickert
green
1 sentence2020Only count XII is at issue on appeal. 1 Count XII alleged that the District 1 We refer to the count as “count XII” because, though it is labelled count XI in the Objectors’ complaint, it follows count XI and is followed by count XIII, and the labelling is presumably a typographical error. -2- 2020 IL App (2d) 191012 was required to submit the levy to the voters for approval under section 17-2.2a(c) of the School Code (105 ILCS 5/17-2.2a(c) (West 2016)), because the statutory limitation was 0.04% and the District exceeded that rate without seeking referendum approval as mandated by both the Sch | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Eychaner v. Gross
green
1 sentence2020But these actions, even if true, fall far short of “display[ing] such deep-seated favoritism or antagonism that would make fair judgment impossible.” Eychaner, 202 Ill. 2d at 281 . | 1 | 2020–2020 |
People v. Winford
green
1 sentence2019The State argued that the indictment’s reference to “cocaine” was a typographical error that should have read “heroin.” Id. at 3 . | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| People v. Crite green | 1 | 2013–2013 |
| Chicago Transit Authority v. Industrial Commission green | 1 | 2003–2003 |
| People v. Brooks green | 1 | 1999–1999 |
| Lyons Fed. T. & S. Bk. v. Moline Nat'l Bk. green | 1 | 1996–1996 |
| People v. Crabbe green | 1 | 1994–1994 |
| People v. Kilpatrick green | 1 | 1994–1994 |
| Owens v. Second Baptist Church green | 1 | 1993–1993 |
| People v. Koczur neutral | 1 | 1988–1988 |
| Schumann v. Kumarich green | 1 | 1987–1987 |
| People v. Dowd green | 1 | 1985–1985 |
| People v. Thomas green | 1 | 1985–1985 |
| People v. Gilmore neutral | 1 | 1980–1980 |
| ILG Industries, Inc. v. Scott green | 1 | 1980–1980 |
| Place v. IMPROVE. FED. SAV. & LOAN ASS'N neutral | 1 | 1979–1979 |
| Snyder v. Partridge green | 1 | 1976–1976 |
| People v. Greenwood green | 1 | 1973–1973 |
| The People v. Curry green | 1 | 1973–1973 |
| The PEOPLE v. Hubbard neutral | 1 | 1973–1973 |
| People v. Adams neutral | 1 | 1971–1971 |
| Van Matre v. Sankey green | 1 | 1951–1951 |
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.
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.