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8 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1965–2025 1 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Hill v. Cowangreen
ill · 2002 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2015–2016
2 sentences

2016Quoting Hill v. Cowan, 202 Ill. 2d 151, 157 (2002), and United States v. Salerno, 481 U.S. 739, 745 (1987), the State relies on the long-accepted principle that a statute is facially unconstitutional “only if ‘no set of circumstances exists under which the [statute] would be valid.’ ” (Emphasis and internal quotation marks omitted.) The State’s argument, however, is misplaced. ¶ 27 In Patel, 576 U.S. at ___, 135 S. Ct. at 2451 , the United States Supreme Court explained the proper analysis for facial challenges: “Under the most exacting standard the Court has prescribed for facial challenges,

2015Quoting Hill v. Cowan, 202 Ill. 2d 151, 157 (2002), and United States v. Salerno, 481 U.S. 739, 745 (1987), the State relies on the long-accepted principle that a statute is facially unconstitutional “only if ‘no set of circumstances exists under which the [statute] would be valid.’ ” (Emphasis and internal quotation marks omitted.) The State’s argument, however, is misplaced. ¶ 27 In Patel, 576 U.S. at ___, 135 S. Ct. at 2451 , the United States Supreme Court explained the proper analysis for facial challenges: “Under the most exacting standard the Court has prescribed for facial challenges,

22
Washington State Grange v. Washington State Republican Partygreen
scotus · 2008 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2015–2016
2 sentences

2016Quoting Hill v. Cowan, 202 Ill. 2d 151, 157 (2002), and United States v. Salerno, 481 U.S. 739, 745 (1987), the State relies on the long-accepted principle that a statute is facially unconstitutional “only if ‘no set of circumstances exists under which the [statute] would be valid.’ ” (Emphasis and internal quotation marks omitted.) The State’s argument, however, is misplaced. ¶ 27 In Patel, 576 U.S. at ___, 135 S. Ct. at 2451 , the United States Supreme Court explained the proper analysis for facial challenges: “Under the most exacting standard the Court has prescribed for facial challenges,

2015Quoting Hill v. Cowan, 202 Ill. 2d 151, 157 (2002), and United States v. Salerno, 481 U.S. 739, 745 (1987), the State relies on the long-accepted principle that a statute is facially unconstitutional “only if ‘no set of circumstances exists under which the [statute] would be valid.’ ” (Emphasis and internal quotation marks omitted.) The State’s argument, however, is misplaced. ¶ 27 In Patel, 576 U.S. at ___, 135 S. Ct. at 2451 , the United States Supreme Court explained the proper analysis for facial challenges: “Under the most exacting standard the Court has prescribed for facial challenges,

22
Roseboom v. Whittakergreen
ill · 1890 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012See Atwater v. American Exchange National Bank of Chicago, 152 Ill. 605, 617-18 (1894); Roseboom v. Whittaker, 132 Ill. 81, 89 (1890).

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Atwater v. American Exchange Nat. Bankgreen
ill · 1894 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012See Atwater v. American Exchange National Bank of Chicago, 152 Ill. 605, 617-18 (1894); Roseboom v. Whittaker, 132 Ill. 81, 89 (1890).

11
People v. Therriaultgreen
illappct · 1976 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
1 sentence

1978See also People v. Therriault (1976), 42 Ill.

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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 (8)

CaseCitedYears
United States v. Salerno green
scotus · 1987
2 sentences

2016Quoting Hill v. Cowan, 202 Ill. 2d 151, 157 (2002), and United States v. Salerno, 481 U.S. 739, 745 (1987), the State relies on the long-accepted principle that a statute is facially unconstitutional “only if ‘no set of circumstances exists under which the [statute] would be valid.’ ” (Emphasis and internal quotation marks omitted.) The State’s argument, however, is misplaced. ¶ 27 In Patel, 576 U.S. at ___, 135 S. Ct. at 2451 , the United States Supreme Court explained the proper analysis for facial challenges: “Under the most exacting standard the Court has prescribed for facial challenges,

2015Quoting Hill v. Cowan, 202 Ill. 2d 151, 157 (2002), and United States v. Salerno, 481 U.S. 739, 745 (1987), the State relies on the long-accepted principle that a statute is facially unconstitutional “only if ‘no set of circumstances exists under which the [statute] would be valid.’ ” (Emphasis and internal quotation marks omitted.) The State’s argument, however, is misplaced. ¶ 27 In Patel, 576 U.S. at ___, 135 S. Ct. at 2451 , the United States Supreme Court explained the proper analysis for facial challenges: “Under the most exacting standard the Court has prescribed for facial challenges,

22015–2016
City of L. A. v. Patel green
scotus · 2015
2 sentences

2016Quoting Hill v. Cowan, 202 Ill. 2d 151, 157 (2002), and United States v. Salerno, 481 U.S. 739, 745 (1987), the State relies on the long-accepted principle that a statute is facially unconstitutional “only if ‘no set of circumstances exists under which the [statute] would be valid.’ ” (Emphasis and internal quotation marks omitted.) The State’s argument, however, is misplaced. ¶ 27 In Patel, 576 U.S. at ___, 135 S. Ct. at 2451 , the United States Supreme Court explained the proper analysis for facial challenges: “Under the most exacting standard the Court has prescribed for facial challenges,

2015Quoting Hill v. Cowan, 202 Ill. 2d 151, 157 (2002), and United States v. Salerno, 481 U.S. 739, 745 (1987), the State relies on the long-accepted principle that a statute is facially unconstitutional “only if ‘no set of circumstances exists under which the [statute] would be valid.’ ” (Emphasis and internal quotation marks omitted.) The State’s argument, however, is misplaced. ¶ 27 In Patel, 576 U.S. at ___, 135 S. Ct. at 2451 , the United States Supreme Court explained the proper analysis for facial challenges: “Under the most exacting standard the Court has prescribed for facial challenges,

22015–2016
People v. Burns green
ill · 2016
1 sentence

2025In making that argument, the State “relie[d] on the long-accepted principle that a statute [was] facially unconstitutional only if no set of circumstances exist[ed] under which the [statute] would be valid.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Id.

12025–2025
People v. Newbern green
illappct · 1974
2 sentences

1979App. 3d 532, 540 , 310 N.E.2d 42, 48 .

1979In the Newbem case the reviewing court reiterated the long-accepted rule of law that the issue of credibility is for the trier of fact and the reviewing court will not substitute its judgment for that of the trial judge. ( 18 Ill.

11979–1979
People v. Jackson green
ill · 1973
2 sentences

1978In a situation of this type we are obliged to follow the long accepted principle that, “There is no obligation on a trial court to believe alibi testimony over positive identification of an accused, even though given by a greater number of witnesses.” People v. Jackson (1973), 54 Ill. 2d 143, 149 , 295 N.E.2d 462 , citing People v. Catlett (1971), 48 Ill. 2d 56, 64 , 268 N.E.2d 378 .

1978In a situation of this type we are obliged to follow the long accepted principle that, “There is no obligation on a trial court to believe alibi testimony over positive identification of an accused, even though given by a greater number of witnesses.” People v. Jackson (1973), 54 Ill. 2d 143, 149 , 295 N.E.2d 462 , citing People v. Catlett (1971), 48 Ill. 2d 56, 64 , 268 N.E.2d 378 .

11978–1978
The PEOPLE v. Catlett green
ill · 1971
2 sentences

1978In a situation of this type we are obliged to follow the long accepted principle that, “There is no obligation on a trial court to believe alibi testimony over positive identification of an accused, even though given by a greater number of witnesses.” People v. Jackson (1973), 54 Ill. 2d 143, 149 , 295 N.E.2d 462 , citing People v. Catlett (1971), 48 Ill. 2d 56, 64 , 268 N.E.2d 378 .

1978In a situation of this type we are obliged to follow the long accepted principle that, “There is no obligation on a trial court to believe alibi testimony over positive identification of an accused, even though given by a greater number of witnesses.” People v. Jackson (1973), 54 Ill. 2d 143, 149 , 295 N.E.2d 462 , citing People v. Catlett (1971), 48 Ill. 2d 56, 64 , 268 N.E.2d 378 .

11978–1978
In Re Estate of Phillips green
illappct · 1971
2 sentences

1974In In Re Estate of Phillips, 1 Ill.App.3d 813 , 275 N.E.2d 685 , the issue- we face is fuUy discussed and follows this long accepted rule.

1974In In Re Estate of Phillips, 1 Ill.App.3d 813 , 275 N.E.2d 685 , the issue- we face is fuUy discussed and follows this long accepted rule.

11974–1974
Frank v. Salomon neutral
ill · 1941
1 sentence

1965Frank v. Salomon, 376 Ill 439, 34 NE2d 424 .

11965–1965

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 720 ILCS 5/24-1.1 (3) IL § 720 ILCS 5/24-1.6 (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

CA 9 (1964–1991) MO 9 (1900–2003) IL 8 (1965–2025) NY 7 (1899–2013) WA 5 (2011–2021) NJ 5 (2024–2026) AZ 5 (1985–2013) TX 3 (1935–2015) MI 3 (2006–2007) PA 3 (1976–2014) OH 2 (1979–1989) CO 2 (1992–2004)

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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