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long established rule in Illinois

57 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1896–2025 2 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 (11)

CaseFollowedCited
Podolsky v. Raskingreen
ill · 1920 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1979–1983
2 sentences

1983See also Podolsky v. Raskin (1920), 294 Ill. 443 .” In Security Mutual it was contended that arbitration could not be compelled because the agreement between the parties had terminated.

1983See also Podolsky v. Raskin (1920), 294 Ill. 443 ." In Security Mutual it was contended that arbitration could not be compelled because the agreement between the parties had terminated.

22
The People v. Blumenshinegreen
ill · 1969 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1974–1976
2 sentences

1976There the court stated: “As regards defendant’s first point on validity of his identification, his basic contention is defeated by the long established principle that an in-court identification is admissible where ‘its origin was independent of any allegedly suggestive pretrial confrontation.’ (People v. Stringer, 52 Ill. 2d 564, 568 , 289 N.E.2d 631 .) Note that Stringer cites People v. Blumenshine, 42 Ill. 2d 508, 513, 514 , 250 N.E.2d 152 upon which defendant relies.

1976There the court stated: “As regards defendant’s first point on validity of his identification, his basic contention is defeated by the long established principle that an in-court identification is admissible where ‘its origin was independent of any allegedly suggestive pretrial confrontation.’ (People v. Stringer, 52 Ill. 2d 564, 568 , 289 N.E.2d 631 .) Note that Stringer cites People v. Blumenshine, 42 Ill. 2d 508, 513, 514 , 250 N.E.2d 152 upon which defendant relies.

22
Obert v. Savillegreen
illappct · 1993 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025It is a long- established principle that the appellate court “is entitled to have issues clearly defined with pertinent authority cited and cohesive arguments presented [citation], and it is not a repository into which an appellant may foist the burden of argument and research.” Obert v. Saville, 253 Ill.

11
Barco Manufacturing Co. v. Wrightgreen
ill · 1956 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021The long- established rule in Illinois is “that citizens and taxpayers have a right to enjoin the misuse of public funds, and that this right is based upon the taxpayers’ ownership of such funds and their liability to replenish public revenues depleted by an allegedly unlawful government action.” Barco Manufacturing Co. v. Wright, 10 Ill. 2d 157, 160 (1956). ¶ 22 On the other hand, taxpayer derivative actions are brought by taxpayers on behalf of a local governmental unit, to enforce a cause of action that belongs to that unit.

11
People v. Graygreen
ill · 2017 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See Gray, 2017 IL 120958, ¶ 51 (in criminal cases, it is the jury’s function to assess the credibility of witnesses, the weight to be given to their testimony, and the inferences to be drawn from the 44 evidence).

11
People v. Davisongreen
ill · 2009 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Importantly, Sebby does not direct us to depart from the long established standard on review of a guilty verdict in a criminal case, i.e., that we must view the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution (Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 319 (1979); People v. Davison, 233 Ill. 2d 30, 43 (2009) (under Jackson, all reasonable inferences from the record must be drawn in favor of prosecution)). ¶ 122 Applying Sebby here, where the State presented ample corroboration for the credibility of its witnesses, expands beyond recognition plain error as a “narrow and limited” exception (Peop

11
People v. Herrongreen
ill · 2005 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Importantly, Sebby does not direct us to depart from the long established standard on review of a guilty verdict in a criminal case, i.e., that we must view the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution (Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 319 (1979); People v. Davison, 233 Ill. 2d 30, 43 (2009) (under Jackson, all reasonable inferences from the record must be drawn in favor of prosecution)). ¶ 122 Applying Sebby here, where the State presented ample corroboration for the credibility of its witnesses, expands beyond recognition plain error as a “narrow and limited” exception (Peop

11
Jackson v. Virginiared
scotus · 1979 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Importantly, Sebby does not direct us to depart from the long established standard on review of a guilty verdict in a criminal case, i.e., that we must view the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution (Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 319 (1979); People v. Davison, 233 Ill. 2d 30, 43 (2009) (under Jackson, all reasonable inferences from the record must be drawn in favor of prosecution)). ¶ 122 Applying Sebby here, where the State presented ample corroboration for the credibility of its witnesses, expands beyond recognition plain error as a “narrow and limited” exception (Peop

11
Lensey Corp. v. Wonggreen
illappct · 1980 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012The qualification, however, that Jack Spring added to that “long-established rule” is that the tenant-defendant in a FED action may “prove that damages suffered as a result of the breach of [the] warranty [of habitability] equalled or exceeded the rent claimed to be due” (Lensey Corp. v. Wong, 83 Ill.

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Kozak v. RETIREMENT BOARD OF FIREMEN'S ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUNDgreen
ill · 1983 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998It is a long established principle that “ ‘[i]t is not for the courts to pass upon what the *** laws ought to be, but to declare what they are.’ ” Kozak v. Retirement Board of the Firemen’s Annuity & Benefit Fund, 95 Ill. 2d 211, 220 , 447 N.E.2d 394, 399 (1983), quoting People v. Wilcox, 237 Ill. 421, 428 , 86 N.E. 672 (1908).

1998It is a long established principle that “ ‘[i]t is not for the courts to pass upon what the *** laws ought to be, but to declare what they are.’ ” Kozak v. Retirement Board of the Firemen’s Annuity & Benefit Fund, 95 Ill. 2d 211, 220 , 447 N.E.2d 394, 399 (1983), quoting People v. Wilcox, 237 Ill. 421, 428 , 86 N.E. 672 (1908).

11
Miller v. Swansongreen
illappct · 1965 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1967–1967
11

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 (69)

CaseCitedYears
Jack Spring, Inc. v. Little green
ill · 1972
2 sentences

2012The court said that its holding “does not alter the long established rule that liability for rent continues so long as the tenant retains possession of the premises” (Jack Spring, 50 Ill. 2d at 367 ).

1980The court stated: “[W]e hold that included in the contracts, both oral and written, governing the tenancies of the defendants in the multiple unit dwellings occupied by them, is an implied warranty of habitability which is fulfilled by substantial compliance with the pertinent provisions of the Chicago building code. # » # [Our holding] does not alter the long established rule that liability for rent continues so long as the tenant retains possession of the premises [citation], and is applicable only to the factual situations here presented, the occupancy of multiple dwelling units.” 50 Ill. 2

21980–2012
Ross v. Watt neutral
ill · 1854
2 sentences

1983Hi Security Mutual Casualty Co. v. Harbor Insurance Co. (1979), 77 Ill. 2d 446, 449-50 , the court said: “The long established rule, enunciated in Ross v. Watt (1854), 16 Ill. 99 , is that ‘In construing instruments of submission to arbitration, courts always give as large a construction to them, as the words of the instrument and the intentions of the parties, drawn from their expressions, will warrant,’ 16 Ill. 99, 102 .

1983Hi Security Mutual Casualty Co. v. Harbor Insurance Co. (1979), 77 Ill. 2d 446, 449-50 , the court said: “The long established rule, enunciated in Ross v. Watt (1854), 16 Ill. 99 , is that ‘In construing instruments of submission to arbitration, courts always give as large a construction to them, as the words of the instrument and the intentions of the parties, drawn from their expressions, will warrant,’ 16 Ill. 99, 102 .

21979–1983
People v. Stringer green
ill · 1972
2 sentences

1976There the court stated: “As regards defendant’s first point on validity of his identification, his basic contention is defeated by the long established principle that an in-court identification is admissible where ‘its origin was independent of any allegedly suggestive pretrial confrontation.’ (People v. Stringer, 52 Ill. 2d 564, 568 , 289 N.E.2d 631 .) Note that Stringer cites People v. Blumenshine, 42 Ill. 2d 508, 513, 514 , 250 N.E.2d 152 upon which defendant relies.

1976There the court stated: “As regards defendant’s first point on validity of his identification, his basic contention is defeated by the long established principle that an in-court identification is admissible where ‘its origin was independent of any allegedly suggestive pretrial confrontation.’ (People v. Stringer, 52 Ill. 2d 564, 568 , 289 N.E.2d 631 .) Note that Stringer cites People v. Blumenshine, 42 Ill. 2d 508, 513, 514 , 250 N.E.2d 152 upon which defendant relies.

21974–1976
Storkan v. Ziska green
ill · 1950
2 sentences

1967The effect of our decision in the Jackson case has been correctly analyzed as follows: ‘From this language and from the Storkan case [Storkan v. Ziska, 406 Ill 259, 94 NE2d 185 .] it may be concluded that the Murphy and Peadro cases need no longer be regarded as jeopardizing the integrity of the long established rule that upon a gift to one for life, followed by a gift in remainder, which is followed in turn by a gift over upon the “death” of one or more remaindermen, the word “death” is referable to a death at any time prior to the ending of the supporting estate.’ Carey and Schuyler, Illinoi

1954The effect of our decision in the Jackson case has been correctly analyzed as follows: “From this language and from the Storkan case [Storkan v. Ziska, 406 Ill. 259 ,] it may be concluded that the Murphy and Peadro cases need no longer be regarded as jeopardizing the integrity of the long established rule that upon a gift to one for life, followed by a gift in remainder, which is followed in turn by a gift over upon the ‘death’ of one or more remaindermen, the word ‘death’ is referable to a death at any time prior to the ending of the supporting estate.” Carey and Schuyler, Illinois Law of Fut

21954–1967
People Ex Rel. Gill v. Baum neutral
ill · 1937
2 sentences

1948Gill v. Baum , 367 Ill. 249 , we said: "The long established rule is, and has been, that the maximum rate authorized at the time taxes are levied by the taxing body authorized so to do, and not the rate permitted or authorized at a subsequent date, is the rate that controls." A levy by a taxing district made after the time required by statute is void, notwithstanding the fact that the district was not organized until after such date.

1948Gill v. Baum, 367 Ill. 249 , we said: “The long established rule is, and has been, that the maximum rate authorized at the time taxes are levied by the taxing body authorized so to do, and not the rate permitted or authorized at a subsequent date, is the rate that controls.” A levy by a taxing district made after the time required by statute is void, notwithstanding the fact that the district was not organized until after such date.

21948–1948
Hitchcock v. Herzer neutral
ill · 1878
2 sentences

1928In Hitchcock, v. Herser, supra, the court said: “It is the settled and long established rule in this State, that a motion to set aside a default is addressed to the sound legal discretion of the court in which it is made, and that unless there has been a palpable abuse of such discretion the appellate courts will not interfere.

1910In Hitchcock v. Herzer, 90 Ill. 543 , it is said: “It is the settled and long established rule in this State, that a motion to set- aside a default is addressed to the sound legal discretion of the court in which it is made, and unless there has been a palpable abuse of such discretion appellate courts will not interfere.” The question presented by the record is whether the trial court abused its discretion in refusing to vacate the judgment.

21910–1928
Pisa v. Rezek neutral
ill · 1903
2 sentences

1914(Pisa v. Rezek, 206 Ill. 344 .) The motion was intended to allege errors of fact and unquestionably the action of the court was based on a finding that there were such errors.

1913(Pisa v. Rezek, 206 Ill. 344 .) The motion was intended to allege errors of fact, and unquestionably the action of the court was based on a finding that there were such errors.

21913–1914
Scachitti v. UBS Financial Services green
ill · 2005
1 sentence

2021Scachitti, 215 Ill. 2d at 494 .

12021–2021
People v. Wilcox green
ill · 1908
2 sentences

1998It is a long established principle that “ ‘[i]t is not for the courts to pass upon what the *** laws ought to be, but to declare what they are.’ ” Kozak v. Retirement Board of the Firemen’s Annuity & Benefit Fund, 95 Ill. 2d 211, 220 , 447 N.E.2d 394, 399 (1983), quoting People v. Wilcox, 237 Ill. 421, 428 , 86 N.E. 672 (1908).

1998It is a long established principle that “ ‘[i]t is not for the courts to pass upon what the *** laws ought to be, but to declare what they are.’ ” Kozak v. Retirement Board of the Firemen’s Annuity & Benefit Fund, 95 Ill. 2d 211, 220 , 447 N.E.2d 394, 399 (1983), quoting People v. Wilcox, 237 Ill. 421, 428 , 86 N.E. 672 (1908).

11998–1998
Security Mutual Casualty Co. v. Harbor Insurance green
ill · 1979
2 sentences

1983Hi Security Mutual Casualty Co. v. Harbor Insurance Co. (1979), 77 Ill. 2d 446, 449-50 , the court said: “The long established rule, enunciated in Ross v. Watt (1854), 16 Ill. 99 , is that ‘In construing instruments of submission to arbitration, courts always give as large a construction to them, as the words of the instrument and the intentions of the parties, drawn from their expressions, will warrant,’ 16 Ill. 99, 102 .

1983In Security Mutual Casualty Co. v. Harbor Insurance Co. (1979), 77 Ill.2d 446, 449-50 , the court said: "The long established rule, enunciated in Ross v. Watt (1854), 16 Ill. 99 , is that `In construing instruments of submission to arbitration, courts always give as large a construction to them, as the words of the instrument and the intentions of the parties, drawn from their expressions, will warrant,' 16 Ill. 99, 102 .

11983–1983
Spankroy v. Alesky green
illappct · 1977
1 sentence

1983App. 3d 432, 435 , 359 N.E.2d 1078, 1080 .) Defendant has advanced no compelling reasons for departing from this long established standard.

11983–1983
In re Estate of Graves neutral
ill · 1909
2 sentences

1983Opinion The executor, although critical thereof, does not challenge here the long established principle that inheritance tax is assessed in accordance with the terms of the will rather than the terms of any subsequent settlement agreement. 3 (See, e.g., In re Estate of Graves (1909), 242 Ill. 212 , 89 N.E. 978 ; In re Estate of Monroe (1982), 105 Ill.

1983Opinion The executor, although critical thereof, does not challenge here the long established principle that inheritance tax is assessed in accordance with the terms of the will rather than the terms of any subsequent settlement agreement. 3 (See, e.g., In re Estate of Graves (1909), 242 Ill. 212 , 89 N.E. 978 ; In re Estate of Monroe (1982), 105 Ill.

11983–1983
Monroe v. First Trust Bank green
illappct · 1982
2 sentences

1983Opinion The executor, although critical thereof, does not challenge here the long established principle that inheritance tax is assessed in accordance with the terms of the will rather than the terms of any subsequent settlement agreement. 3 (See, e.g., In re Estate of Graves (1909), 242 Ill. 212 , 89 N.E. 978 ; In re Estate of Monroe (1982), 105 Ill.

1983App. 3d 1114 , 435 N.E.2d 709 .) Instead, he argues that the cases so holding are inapposite because the will contests leading to the settlements therein were brought by parties not mentioned in the will; whereas here, the contest was initiated by named beneficiaries.

11983–1983
Takecare v. Loeser green
illappct · 1969
1 sentence

1980(Heldmaier v. Rehor (1900), 188 Ill. 458 , 59 N.E. 9 ; Takecare v. Loeser (1969), 113 Ill.

11980–1980
Heldmaier v. Rehor neutral
ill · 1900
2 sentences

1980(Heldmaier v. Rehor (1900), 188 Ill. 458 , 59 N.E. 9 ; Takecare v. Loeser (1969), 113 Ill.

1980(Heldmaier v. Rehor (1900), 188 Ill. 458 , 59 N.E. 9 ; Takecare v. Loeser (1969), 113 Ill.

11980–1980
People v. Adam green
ill · 1972
2 sentences

1979Jur. 2d Witnesses §172 n. 12 (1976).) The purpose And requirements of the privilege were described in People v. Adam (1972), 51 Ill. 2d 46, 48 , 280 N.E.2d 205, 207 , cert, denied (1972), 409 U.S. 948 , 34 L.

1979Jur. 2d Witnesses §172 n. 12 (1976).) The purpose And requirements of the privilege were described in People v. Adam (1972), 51 Ill. 2d 46, 48 , 280 N.E.2d 205, 207 , cert, denied (1972), 409 U.S. 948 , 34 L.

11979–1979
Fitzharris v. Blaylock green
scotus · 1972
1 sentence

1979Jur. 2d Witnesses §172 n. 12 (1976).) The purpose And requirements of the privilege were described in People v. Adam (1972), 51 Ill. 2d 46, 48 , 280 N.E.2d 205, 207 , cert, denied (1972), 409 U.S. 948 , 34 L.

11979–1979
Automobile Supply Co. v. Scene-In-Action Corp. green
ill · 1930
2 sentences

1972It does not alter the long established rule that liability for rent continues so long as the tenant retains possession of the premises ( Automobile Supply Co. v. The Scene-In-Action Corp., 340 Ill. 196 ), and is applicable only to the factual situations here presented, the occupancy of multiple dwelling units.

1972It does not alter the long established rule that liability for rent continues so long as the tenant retains possession of the premises (Automobile Supply Co. v. The Scene-In-Action Corp., 340 Ill. 196 ), and is applicable only to the factual situations here presented, the occupancy of multiple dwelling units. • For the reasons set forth the judgments of the circuit court of Cook County are reversed and the causes remanded for proceedings not inconsistent with this opinion.

11972–1972
People Ex Rel. Dolan v. Dusher neutral
ill · 1952
1 sentence

1971Dolan v. Dusker, 411 Ill. 535 , wherein at page 538, we said: "Mandamus is a summary, expeditious and drastic common-law writ of an extraordinary character, sometimes referred to as the highest judicial writ known to the law.

11971–1971
The PEOPLE v. Palmer green
ill · 1964
11970–1970
The PEOPLE v. Stacey green
ill · 1962
11970–1970
The PEOPLE v. Speice green
ill · 1961
11970–1970
The PEOPLE v. Haskell green
ill · 1968
11970–1970
People v. Shambley green
ill · 1954
11970–1970
The People v. Palmer green
ill · 1962
1 sentence

1970(People v. Shambley, 4 Ill.2d 38 ; People v. Perroni, 14 Ill.2d 581 ; People v. Speice, 23 Ill.2d 40 ; People v. Stacey, 25 Ill.2d 258 ; People v. Palmer, 26 Ill.2d 464 ; People v. Palmer, 31 Ill.2d 58 ; People v. Haskell, 41 Ill.2d 25 .) However, she argues that we should reconsider the matter on the grounds that a personal right which can be waived by another either directly, or indirectly as an agent, thereby loses its personal status and the right itself would soon disappear.

11970–1970
The PEOPLE v. Perroni green
ill · 1958
11970–1970
Village of Maywood v. Houston green
ill · 1956
11968–1968
New York Times Co. v. Sullivan green
scotus · 1964
11968–1968
City of Highland Park v. Curtis green
illappct · 1967
11968–1968
In Re Estate of Ruebush green
illappct · 1964
11967–1967
Roherty v. Green green
illappct · 1965
11967–1967
Clifford-Jacobs Forging Co. v. Industrial Commission green
ill · 1960
11966–1966
Chicago Union Traction Co. v. Roberts green
ill · 1907
11966–1966
Belfield v. Coop green
ill · 1956
11965–1965
Ragen v. Bennigsen green
illappct · 1956
11964–1964
Molitor v. Kaneland Community Unit District No. 302 green
ill · 1959
11962–1962
People Ex Rel. Fahey v. Burr green
ill · 1925
11961–1961
Cormack v. Marshall green
ill · 1904
11961–1961
Poole v. City of Kankakee green
ill · 1950
11956–1956
Stearns v. City of Chicago neutral
ill · 1937
11956–1956

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