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explained rule in Illinois

57 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1971–2025 8 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Downers Grove Volkswagen, Inc. v. Wigglesworth Imports, Inc.green
illappct · 1989 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024App. 3d 452, 459 (1995), quoting Downers Grove Volkswagen, Inc. v. Wigglesworth Imports, Inc., 190 Ill.

2024App. 3d 452, 459 (1995), quoting Downers Grove Volkswagen, Inc. v. Wigglesworth Imports, Inc., 190 Ill.

22
Lake County Grading Co. of Libertyville, Inc. v. Advance Mechanical Contractors, Inc.green
illappct · 1995 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024The court explained that this test involves the following inquiry: “ ‘[W]here a plaintiff attempts to allege a violation of the [Consumer Fraud] Act in a case which appears on its face to involve only a breach of contract, the relevant inquiry is “whether the alleged conduct [involves trade practices addressed to the market generally or otherwise] implicates consumer protection concerns.” ’ ” Id. at 159 (quoting Lake County Grading Co. of Libertyville, Inc. v. Advance Mechanical Contractors, Inc., 275 Ill.

2024The court explained that this test involves the following inquiry: “ ‘[W]here a plaintiff attempts to allege a violation of the [Consumer Fraud] Act in a case which appears on its face to involve only a breach of contract, the relevant inquiry is “whether the alleged conduct [involves trade practices addressed to the market generally or otherwise] implicates consumer protection concerns.” ’ ” Id. at 159 (quoting Lake County Grading Co. of Libertyville, Inc. v. Advance Mechanical -8- Contractors, Inc., 275 Ill.

22
Dillman v. Nadlehoffergreen
ill · 1886 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008The applicable standard for justifiable reliance originated in Dillman v. Nadlehoffer, 119 Ill. 567, 577 (1886), when this court explained that the inquiry focuses on whether “the plaintiff had a right to rely” upon the allegedly false representations. “[T]he representations must be viewed in the light of all the facts of which the plaintiff had actual notice, and also of such as he might have availed himself by the exercise of ordinary prudence.” Dillman, 119 Ill. at 577 .

2008The applicable standard for justifiable reliance originated in Dillman v. Nadlehoffer, 119 Ill. 567, 577 (1886), when this court explained that the inquiry focuses on whether “the plaintiff had a right to rely” upon the allegedly false representations. “[T]he representations must be viewed in the light of all the facts of which the plaintiff had actual notice, and also of such as he might have availed himself by the exercise of ordinary prudence.” Dillman, 119 Ill. at 577 .

22
Huey v. the Town of Cicerogreen
ill · 1968 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006In Zimmerman, this court explained the rule and its purpose: “The public duty rule establishes that ‘a municipality or its employees is not liable for failure to supply general police or fire protection.’ Huey v. Town of Cicero, 41 Ill. 2d 361, 363 (1968).

2006In Zimmerman , this court explained the rule and its purpose: "The public duty rule establishes that `a municipality or its employees is not liable for failure to supply general police or fire protection.' Huey v. Town of Cicero, 41 Ill.2d 361, 363 [ 243 N.E.2d 214 ] (1968).

22
Schaffrath v. Village of Buffalo Grovegreen
illappct · 1987 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006The rationale behind the nonliability principle of the public duty rule is that a municipality’s duty is to preserve the ‘well-being of the community’ and that such a duty is ‘owed to the public at large rather than to specific members of the community.’ Schaffrath v. Village of Buffalo Grove, 160 Ill.

2006The rationale behind the nonliability principle of the public duty rule is that a municipality's duty is to preserve the `well-being of the community' and that such a duty is `owed to the public at large rather than to specific members of the community.' Schaffrath v. Village of Buffalo Grove, 160 Ill.App.3d 999, 1003 [ 112 Ill.Dec. 417 , 513 N.E.2d 1026 ] (1987)." Zimmerman, 183 Ill.2d at 44 , 231 Ill.Dec. 914 , 697 N.E.2d 699 .

22
People v. Whiteheadgreen
ill · 1996 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000In People v. Whitehead, 169 Ill.2d 355, 372 , 215 Ill.Dec. 164 , 662 N.E.2d 1304 (1996), this court explained this exception to the waiver rule as follows: "[I]t is not so much that such a claim `could not have been presented' or `raised' by a party on direct appeal, but rather that such a claim could not have been considered by the reviewing court because the claim's evidentiary basis was de hors the record." (Emphasis in original.) Here, the claim of a Brady violation is not outside the record.

2000In People v. Whitehead, 169 Ill. 2d 355, 372 (1996), this court explained this exception to the waiver rule as follows: “[I]t is not so much that such a claim ‘could not have been presented’ or ‘raised’ by a party on direct appeal, but rather that such a claim could not have been considered by the reviewing court because the claim’s evidentiary basis was de hors the record.” (Emphasis in original.) Here, the claim of a Brady violation is not outside the record.

22
Rockford Mem v. Dept. of Human Rightsgreen
illappct · 1995 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Longo also stated that sovereign immunity was inapplicable to Petrolis because she was sued as an individual and because she “acted outside of her employment” by “placing IDOT in harm’s way by conspiring with Nichols to cause IDOT to engage in an unconstitutional ‘taking’ of [Longo]’s property.” ¶ 19 On May 25, 2023, the court entered an order granting IDOT’s motion to dismiss “with prejudice.” The court explained that the doctrine of sovereign immunity bars suits against the State, and agencies and departments thereof, unless the State consents to be sued. 745 ILCS 5/1 (West 2022); Rockford M

11
People v. Johnsongreen
ill · 1986 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
11
People v. Lucentegreen
ill · 1987 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
11
United States v. Placegreen
scotus · 1983 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (44)

CaseCitedYears
Roe v. Flores-Ortega green
scotus · 2000
2 sentences

2001In Flores-Ortega, the Court explained that defense counsel’s “alleged deficient performance arguably led not to a judicial proceeding of disputed reliability, but rather to the forfeiture of a proceeding itself.” Flores-Ortega, 528 U.S. at 483 , 145 L.

2001In Flores-Ortega, the Court explained that defense counsel’s “alleged deficient performance arguably led not to a judicial proceeding of disputed reliability, but rather to the forfeiture of a proceeding itself.” Flores-Ortega, 528 U.S. at 483 , 145 L.

42001–2001
Rein v. David A. Noyes & Co. green
ill · 1996
2 sentences

2009Rein, 172 Ill. 2d at 339-42 .

2008Rein, 172 Ill. 2d at 339-42 .

32008–2009
Brody v. Finch University of Health Sciences/the Chicago Medical School green
illappct · 1998
2 sentences

2024The court explained that this test involves the following inquiry: “ ‘[W]here a plaintiff attempts to allege a violation of the [Consumer Fraud] Act in a case which appears on its face to involve only a breach of contract, the relevant inquiry is “whether the alleged conduct [involves trade practices addressed to the market generally or otherwise] implicates consumer protection concerns.” ’ ” Id. at 159 (quoting Lake County Grading Co. of Libertyville, Inc. v. Advance Mechanical Contractors, Inc., 275 Ill.

2024The court explained that this test involves the following inquiry: “ ‘[W]here a plaintiff attempts to allege a violation of the [Consumer Fraud] Act in a case which appears on its face to involve only a breach of contract, the relevant inquiry is “whether the alleged conduct [involves trade practices addressed to the market generally or otherwise] implicates consumer protection concerns.” ’ ” Id. at 159 (quoting Lake County Grading Co. of Libertyville, Inc. v. Advance Mechanical -8- Contractors, Inc., 275 Ill.

22024–2024
Morton v. City of Chicago green
illappct · 1997
2 sentences

2018Morton, 286 Ill.

2017Morton , 286 Ill.

22017–2018
The PEOPLE v. Epping green
ill · 1959
2 sentences

2014If so, the other elements being present, it is forgery.” Id. at 569 .

2013If so, the other elements being present, it is forgery.” Id. at 569 .

22013–2014
People v. Mohr green
ill · 2008
2 sentences

2012The court noted that “[t]o permit the State to concede provocation, and then instruct the jury that second degree murder involves serious provocation in a case where the defendant denies that he committed the offense, posed a legitimate risk that the jury might surmise there was unpresented evidence which showed the defendant had an altercation with [the victim].” Id.

2012The court noted that "[t]o permit the State to concede provocation, and then instruct the jury that second degree murder involves serious provocation in a case where the defendant denies that he committed the offense, posed a legitimate risk that the jury might surmise there was unpresented evidence which showed the defendant had an altercation with [the victim]." Id.

22012–2012
Wood Acceptance Co. v. King green
illappct · 1974
2 sentences

2010The court explained that its rule, which would disregard a general statute of limitations where a more specific limitations period is embedded within the statute itself, was based on the idea that "compliance with fixed limitations within the statute is indispensable to the maintenance of a right thereunder" because the time element of the statute "is such an integral part of the enactment *** that it necessarily is a condition of the liability itself and not on the remedy alone." King, 18 Ill.

2010The court explained that its rule, which would disregard a general statute of limitations where a more specific limitations period is embedded within the statute itself, was based on the idea that “compliance with fixed limitations within the statute is indispensable to the maintenance of a right thereunder” because the time element of the statute “is such an integral part of the enactment *** that it necessarily is a condition of the liability itself and not on the remedy alone.” King, 18 Ill.

22010–2010
People v. Edwards green
ill · 2001
2 sentences

2001In discussing the allegation in Flores-Ortega that counsel was ineffective for failing to file an appeal, the Edwards court noted: “In Flores-Ortega, the Court explained that defense counsel’s ‘alleged deficient performance arguably led not to a judicial proceeding of disputed reliability, but rather to the forfeiture of a proceeding itself.’ [Citation.] *** [T]he ‘deficiency deprived [defendant] of the appellate proceeding altogether.’ [Citation.] This, the Court held, ‘demands a presumption of prejudice.’ ” Edwards, 197 Ill. 2d at 251-52 , quoting Flores-Ortega, 528 U.S. at 483 , 145 L.

2001In discussing the allegation in Flores-Ortega that counsel was ineffective for failing to file an appeal, the Edwards court noted : “In Flores-Ortega , the Court explained that defense counsel’s ‘alleged deficient performance arguably led not to a judicial proceeding of disputed reliability, but rather to the forfeiture of a proceeding itself.’ [Citation.] *** [T]he ‘deficiency deprived [defendant] of the appellate proceeding altogether.’ [Citation.] This, the Court held, ‘demands a presumption of prejudice.’ ” Edwards , 197 Ill. 2d at 251-52 , quoting Flores-Ortega , 528 U.S. at 483 , 145 L.

22001–2001
Brady v. Maryland green
scotus · 1963
2 sentences

1998Brady, 373 U.S. at 87-88 , 10 L.

1998Brady, 373 U.S. at 87-88 , 10 L.

21998–1998
West End Savings & Loan Ass'n v. Smith green
ill · 1959
2 sentences

1998The court explained that this rule was based on the theory that when an administrative agency is given authority to decide matters which are "not judicially cognizable," and a statute "vest[s] in courts a supervisory power which is not limited *354 to a review of the administrative action but extends to a redetermination of factual issues, [the effect of the statute] is to grant, unlawfully, a power to exercise executive functions." West End, 16 Ill.2d at 525 , 158 N.E.2d 608 .

1998The court explained that this rule was based on the theory that when an administrative agency is given authority to decide matters which are “not judicially cognizable,” and a statute “vestís] in courts a supervisory power which is not limited to a review of the administrative action but extends to a re-determination of factual issues, [the effect of the statute] is to grant, unlawfully, a power to exercise executive functions.” West End, 16 Ill. 2d at 525 .

21998–1998
Zeh v. Wheeler green
ill · 1986
2 sentences

1996In Zeh v. Wheeler, 111 Ill. 2d 266 (1986), this court explained that the test for whether an amended complaint relates back under section 2 — 616(b) to the original pleading for statute of limitations purposes does not depend on whether the amended complaint asserts the "same cause of action” pleaded in the original complaint.

1996This conclusion was in error. *1224 In Zeh v. Wheeler, 111 Ill.2d 266 , 95 Ill.Dec. 478 , 489 N.E.2d 1342 (1986), this court explained that the test for whether an amended complaint relates back under section 2-616(b) to the original pleading for statute of limitations purposes does not depend on whether the amended complaint asserts the "same cause of action" pleaded in the original complaint.

21996–1996
Boeing Co. v. Van Gemert green
scotus · 1980
2 sentences

1996In Boeing, the Court explained the doctrine thus: "[A] litigant or a lawyer who recovers a common fund for the benefit of persons other than himself or his client is entitled to a reasonable attorney’s fee from the fund as a whole.” 444 U.S. at 478 , 62 L.

1996In Boeing, the Court explained the doctrine thus: "[A] litigant or a lawyer who recovers a common fund for the benefit of persons other than himself or his client is entitled to a reasonable attorney’s fee from the fund as a whole.” 444 U.S. at 478 , 62 L.

21996–1996
Terry v. Ohio green
scotus · 1968
2 sentences

1985In Terry, the court explained that the exception to the probable cause requirement would arise in cases where police conduct could be deemed reasonable because the governmental interest justifying the seizure outweighed the intrusion on the individual’s fourth amendment interests. ( 392 U.S. 1, 20-23 , 20 L.

1985In Terry, the court explained that the exception to the probable cause requirement would arise in cases where police conduct could be deemed reasonable because the governmental interest justifying the seizure outweighed the intrusion on the individual’s fourth amendment interests. ( 392 U.S. 1, 20-23 , 20 L.

21983–1985
People v. Geiler green
ill · 2016
2 sentences

2025With respect to the first exception to the presumption, the legislature likely intended a consequence to be mandatory when “a statute expressly prescribes a consequence for failure to obey its command or it uses negative language such as ‘no such ordinance shall take effect until,’ importing that the command shall not be executed in any other manner or time.” Id.

2025The court explained that the presumption is overcome and a provision is mandatory only if “ ‘(1) negative language in the statute or rule prohibits further action in the case of noncompliance or (2) the right the statute or rule is designed to protect would generally be injured under a directory reading.’ ” Id. (quoting People v. Geiler, 2016 IL 119095, ¶ 18 ).

12025–2025
Gardner v. Senior Living Systems, Inc. green
illappct · 2000
1 sentence

2024The court explained that the privilege rested on the idea that “conduct that otherwise would be actionable escapes liability because the defendant acted to further some interest of social importance.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Id. ¶ 45 Here, in contrast to the defendant in Gardner, defendant made her statements to further an interest of social importance—a judicial proceeding—and to report a crime.

12024–2024
Owners Insurance Company v. Don McCue Chevrolet, Inc neutral
illappct · 2022
1 sentence

2023“The complaint must be read as a whole to assess its true nature.” Owners Insurance Co. v. Don McCue Chevrolet, Inc., 2022 IL App (2d) 210634, ¶ 19 . ¶ 50 In Farmers Automobile Insurance Ass’n v. Danner, 2012 IL App (4th) 110461, ¶ 37 , 967 N.E.2d 836 , this court explained the inquiry and wrote the following: “[I]n determining whether an insurance company has a duty to defend, courts are not required ‘ “to consider each count in isolation and ignore facts pleaded in other counts,” ’ where the plaintiff has pleaded separate counts against various defendants but not pleaded in the alternative.

12023–2023
Farmers Auto Insurance Association v. Danner green
illappct · 2012
1 sentence

2023“The complaint must be read as a whole to assess its true nature.” Owners Insurance Co. v. Don McCue Chevrolet, Inc., 2022 IL App (2d) 210634, ¶ 19 . ¶ 50 In Farmers Automobile Insurance Ass’n v. Danner, 2012 IL App (4th) 110461, ¶ 37 , 967 N.E.2d 836 , this court explained the inquiry and wrote the following: “[I]n determining whether an insurance company has a duty to defend, courts are not required ‘ “to consider each count in isolation and ignore facts pleaded in other counts,” ’ where the plaintiff has pleaded separate counts against various defendants but not pleaded in the alternative.

12023–2023
FARMERS AUTO. INS. ASS'N v. Danner green
illappct · 2012
1 sentence

2023“The complaint must be read as a whole to assess its true nature.” Owners Insurance Co. v. Don McCue Chevrolet, Inc., 2022 IL App (2d) 210634, ¶ 19 . ¶ 50 In Farmers Automobile Insurance Ass’n v. Danner, 2012 IL App (4th) 110461, ¶ 37 , 967 N.E.2d 836 , this court explained the inquiry and wrote the following: “[I]n determining whether an insurance company has a duty to defend, courts are not required ‘ “to consider each count in isolation and ignore facts pleaded in other counts,” ’ where the plaintiff has pleaded separate counts against various defendants but not pleaded in the alternative.

12023–2023
SCR Medical Transportation Services, Inc. v. Browne green
illappct · 2002
1 sentence

2023SCR Medical Transportation Services, Inc. v. Browne, 335 Ill.

12023–2023
People v. King green
ill · 1977
2 sentences

2022The court explained that the rule is necessary because 8 prejudice results for a criminal defendant when “more than one offense is carved from the same physical act.” Id. at 566 .

2022The court further explained that in cases involving multiple acts, even acts that are closely related, prejudice only results from multiple convictions if any are for offenses that “are, by definition, lesser included offenses.” Id.

12022–2022
People v. Coleman green
ill · 2013
1 sentence

2021The court explained this standard constitutes a “comprehensive approach where the court must determine whether the new evidence places the evidence presented in the underlying proceedings in a different light and ‘undercuts the court’s confidence in the factual correctness’ of the - 14 - conviction.” Id. (quoting Coleman, 2013 IL 113307, ¶ 97 ). ¶ 36 In his concurring opinion in Reed II, Justice Michael J.

12021–2021
Rogers v. Village of Tinley Park green
illappct · 1983
1 sentence

2019Id. at 448 . ¶ 23 In its analysis, the court explained the doctrine of incompatibility as follows: “ ‘Incompatibility *** is present when the written law of a state specifically prohibits the occupant of either one of the offices in question from holding the other and, also, where the duties of either office are such that the holder of the office cannot in every instance, properly and fully, faithfully perform all the duties of the other office.

12019–2019
Courtney v. St. Joseph Hospital green
illappct · 1986
2 sentences

2017Id. at 402 , 102 Ill.Dec. 810 , 500 N.E.2d 703 .

2017Id. at 402 , 102 Ill.Dec. 810 , 500 N.E.2d 703 .

12017–2017
Roviaro v. United States green
scotus · 1957
12013–2013
People v. Staley green
ill · 1977
12013–2013
People v. Glasper green
ill · 2009
12009–2009
Roth v. Illinois Farmers Ins. Co. green
ill · 2002
12009–2009
Zimmerman v. Village of Skokie green
ill · 1998
12006–2006
Brown v. Jewel Companies, Inc. neutral
illappct · 1988
11999–1999
Domenella v. Domenella green
illappct · 1987
11996–1996
McDonald v. Frontier Lanes, Inc. green
illappct · 1971
11994–1994
People v. La Pointe green
ill · 1982
11993–1993
Metz v. Central Illinois Electric & Gas Co. green
ill · 1965
11992–1992
Katamay v. Chicago Transit Authority green
ill · 1972
11992–1992
Crutchfield v. Yellow Cab Co. green
illappct · 1989
11992–1992
People v. Chandler green
ill · 1989
11991–1991
Franks v. Delaware green
scotus · 1978
11990–1990
Cope v. Doe green
ill · 1984
11989–1989
Bank of Lincolnwood v. Comdisco, Inc. green
illappct · 1982
11988–1988
Morrow v. L. A. Goldschmidt Associates, Inc. green
ill · 1986
11988–1988

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-619 (7) IL § 210 ILCS 50/3.150 (5) IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-615 (5) IL § 725 ILCS 5/122-1 (4) IL § 720 ILCS 5/8-4 (3) IL § 720 ILCS 5/9-1 (3) IL § 725 ILCS 5/122-2.1 (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 90 (1964–2026) LA 64 (1978–2021) OH 63 (1990–2026) TX 62 (1985–2025) FL 59 (1972–2026) IL 57 (1971–2025) PA 53 (1978–2025) MI 47 (1933–2025) OR 47 (1977–2024) AL 41 (1988–2026) MD 40 (1979–2025) WV 31 (1991–2022) NJ 29 (1963–2026) TN 25 (1984–2025) WA 23 (1986–2026) WI 21 (1903–2025) MS 20 (1973–2026) IN 16 (1972–2025) NC 15 (1980–2023) IA 14 (1973–2024) VA 14 (1991–2025) CT 14 (1999–2023) MO 13 (1976–2022) HI 11 (1996–2025) ND 11 (1994–2025) SC 9 (2004–2015) NY 9 (1949–2025) GA 9 (1985–2026) MA 9 (1990–2024) UT 9 (1988–2025) AZ 8 (1988–2020) KS 7 (1988–2021) OK 6 (1999–2020) AR 6 (1988–2026) KY 6 (2001–2022) RI 6 (1979–2016) NM 6 (1981–2020) VT 6 (1989–2024) MN 5 (1993–2026) CO 5 (1998–2022) WY 5 (1977–2018) ID 4 (1984–2022) NE 4 (1995–2014) ME 3 (2001–2014) AK 3 (1986–1997) DC 3 (2012–2024) SD 3 (2008–2025) MT 2 (1981–2008) NH 2 (1990–2016) VI 2 (2002–2017)

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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