57 Illinois opinions name it 3 courts 1875–2026 4 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.
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In Re Marriage of Mayhallgreen2 sentences2008ANALYSIS “Maintenance issues are presented in a great number of factual situations and resist a simple analysis.” In re Marriage of Mayhall, 311 Ill. 2008ANALYSIS "Maintenance issues are presented in a great number of factual situations and resist a simple analysis." In re Marriage of Mayhall, 311 Ill. | 6 | 8 |
Missouri v. Fryegreen2 sentences2021See Missouri v. Frye, 566 U.S. 134, 140 (2012) (holding that an arraignment is a critical stage in criminal proceedings). ¶ 17 Under these unique circumstances, we do not believe that presence of counsel by telephone—and on speaker for everyone in the courtroom to hear without being afforded any opportunity for confidential communication with her client—is the type of representation contemplated by the sixth amendment. 2020See Missouri v. Frye, 566 U.S. 134, 140 (2012) (holding that an arraignment is a critical stage in criminal proceedings). ¶ 17 Under these unique circumstances, we do not believe that presence of counsel by telephone—and on speaker for everyone in the courtroom to hear without being afforded any opportunity for confidential communication with her client—is the type of representation 3 Further, because he stated that he had already drafted the amended information, it appears that the prosecutor either negligently or, even worse, intentionally deceived the circuit court by initially saying only | 2 | 2 |
VonHoldt v. Barba & Barba Construction, Inc.green2 sentences1999See VonHoldt, 175 Ill.2d at 432-33 , 222 Ill.Dec. 302 , 677 N.E.2d 836 ; Glasoe, 107 Ill.2d at 13-14 , 88 Ill.Dec. 895 , 479 N.E.2d 915 ; Petersen, 76 Ill.2d at 40 , 27 Ill.Dec. 746 , 389 N.E.2d 1154 . 1999See VonHoldt, 175 Ill. 2d at 432-33 ; Glasoe, 107 Ill. 2d at 13-14 ; Petersen, 76 Ill. 2d at 40 . | 2 | 2 |
Ward v. K Mart Corp.green2 sentences1998The court found that burden to be slight, stating that a simple warning may “serve to remove the unreasonableness of the danger posed by the post.” Ward, 136 Ill. 2d at 156 , 554 N.E.2d at 234 . 1998The court found that burden to be slight, stating that a simple warning may “serve to remove the unreasonableness of the danger posed by the post.” Ward, 136 Ill. 2d at 156 , 554 N.E.2d at 234 . | 1 | 6 |
People v. Illinois Toll Highway Commissiongreen2 sentences1998As our Supreme Court held in People v. Illinois State Toll Highway Com. (1954), 3 Ill. 2d 218, 227 , 120 N.E.2d 35, 41 (Toll Highway Com. not a State agency, outside Court of Claims jurisdiction): “The multiplicity of factors which the courts have considered in reaching a decision of this question makes it impracticable to extract a simple rule which will fit every situation. 1998As our Supreme Court held in People v. Illinois State Toll Highway Com. (1954), 3 Ill. 2d 218, 227 , 120 N.E.2d 35, 41 (Toll Highway Com. not a State agency, outside Court of Claims jurisdiction): “The multiplicity of factors which the courts have considered in reaching a decision of this question makes it impracticable to extract a simple rule which will fit every situation. | 1 | 3 |
Cook County Board of Review v. Illinois Property Tax Appeal Boardgreen1 sentence2026Cook County Board of Review v. Property Tax Appeal Board, 384 Ill. | 1 | 1 |
Baker v. Department of Correctionsgreen2 sentences2016See Baker v. Department of Corrections, 106 Ill. 2d 100 , 477 N.E.2d 686 (1985). ¶ 40 D. 2016See Baker v. Department of Corrections, 106 Ill. 2d 100 , 477 N.E.2d 686 (1985). ¶ 40 D. | 1 | 1 |
Landis v. Marc Realty, L.L.C.green1 sentence2009Landis, 235 Ill. 2d at 9-13, 17-18 . | 1 | 1 |
Union Camp Corp. v. Continental Casualty Co.green1 sentence1992Placing a limitation on the clear meaning of an insurance contract due to policy considerations, is, however, a restraint on the rights of private parties to fashion their own contract, Union Camp Corp. v. Continental Casualty Co., 452 F. Supp. 565, 568 (S.D. | 1 | 1 |
Forest Preserve Dist. of Cook County v. Yelkgreen1 sentence1972(Forest Preserve Dist. of Cook County v. Yelk, 115 Ill.App.2d 78, 85 (1969); Department of Public Works & Bldgs. v. Lankford, 65 Ill.App.2d 133, 138 (1965).) In the exercise of that discretion, it must be noted that the trial judge here had before him factors other than the size and state of improvements which might influence comparability of the properties. | 1 | 1 |
Department of Public Works & Buildings Ex Rel. People v. Lankfordgreen1 sentence1972(Forest Preserve Dist. of Cook County v. Yelk, 115 Ill.App.2d 78, 85 (1969); Department of Public Works & Bldgs. v. Lankford, 65 Ill.App.2d 133, 138 (1965).) In the exercise of that discretion, it must be noted that the trial judge here had before him factors other than the size and state of improvements which might influence comparability of the properties. | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Illinois. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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Hojek v. Harkness
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2 sentences2024The Hojek court further explained that a substantive answer was appropriate because “a simple instruction would have been useful to the jury and provide[] an accurate answer to their question.” Id. 2007Therefore, at the point when the jury asked the question, the original written jury instructions which were available for the jury to rely on provided no explanation of the law on this issue. *** Moreover, a simple instruction would have been useful to the jury and provided an accurate answer to its question. *** This simple instruction would have resolved the confusion of the jurors and properly informed them not to infer, speculate or discuss whether medical expenses were covered by insurance.” Hojek, 314 Ill. | 3 | 2007–2024 |
In Re Marriage of Reynard
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2 sentences2003First and foremost, questions as to maintenance "`are presented in a great number of factual situations and resist a simple analysis'" (op. 279 Ill.Dec. at 921 , 801 N.E.2d at 595 , quoting Mayhall, 311 Ill.App.3d at 769 , 244 Ill.Dec. 227 , 725 N.E.2d at 25 ); the trial court determines the propriety, amount, and duration of maintenance; and the reviewing court is not the trier of fact in reweighing the factors set forth in section 504(a). 2003First and foremost, questions as to maintenance "`are presented in a great number of factual situations and resist a simple analysis'" (op. 279 Ill.Dec. at 921 , 801 N.E.2d at 595 , quoting Mayhall, 311 Ill.App.3d at 769 , 244 Ill.Dec. 227 , 725 N.E.2d at 25 ); the trial court determines the propriety, amount, and duration of maintenance; and the reviewing court is not the trier of fact in reweighing the factors set forth in section 504(a). | 3 | 2003–2008 |
Babcock v. Wallace
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2 sentences2020Thereafter, and on the date specified in the trial court’s order of Referral to Mandatory Arbitration, the case will be returned to the trial judge for further proceedings or for the entry of judgment on the award.” Cook County Cir. Ct. R. 25.11 (Dec. 1, 2014). -7- June 29, 2020 ¶ 24 A straightforward reading of local rule 25.11 reveals that absent rejection, the simple instruction for the circuit court is to enter “judgment on the award.” See id. 2020Thereafter, and on the date specified in the trial court’s order of Referral to Mandatory Arbitration, the case will be returned to the trial judge for further proceedings or for the entry of judgment on the award.” Cook County Cir. Ct. R. 25.11 (Dec. 1, 2014). ¶ 24 A straightforward reading of local rule 25.11 reveals that absent rejection, the simple instruction for the circuit court is to enter “judgment on the award.” See id. | 2 | 2020–2020 |
Petersen v. Hubschman Construction Co.
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2 sentences1999See VonHoldt, 175 Ill.2d at 432-33 , 222 Ill.Dec. 302 , 677 N.E.2d 836 ; Glasoe, 107 Ill.2d at 13-14 , 88 Ill.Dec. 895 , 479 N.E.2d 915 ; Petersen, 76 Ill.2d at 40 , 27 Ill.Dec. 746 , 389 N.E.2d 1154 . 1999See VonHoldt, 175 Ill. 2d at 432-33 ; Glasoe, 107 Ill. 2d at 13-14 ; Petersen, 76 Ill. 2d at 40 . | 2 | 1999–1999 |
Glasoe v. Trinkle
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2 sentences1999See VonHoldt, 175 Ill.2d at 432-33 , 222 Ill.Dec. 302 , 677 N.E.2d 836 ; Glasoe, 107 Ill.2d at 13-14 , 88 Ill.Dec. 895 , 479 N.E.2d 915 ; Petersen, 76 Ill.2d at 40 , 27 Ill.Dec. 746 , 389 N.E.2d 1154 . 1999See VonHoldt, 175 Ill. 2d at 432-33 ; Glasoe, 107 Ill. 2d at 13-14 ; Petersen, 76 Ill. 2d at 40 . | 2 | 1999–1999 |
United States v. $191,910.00 in U.S. Currency, Bruce R. Morgan, Claimant-Appellee
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2 sentences1997The court reasoned that "a simple claim of ownership will be sufficient to create standing to challenge a forfeiture.” (Emphasis in original.) $191,910.00, 16 F.3d at 1058 . 1997The court reasoned that "a simple claim of ownership will be sufficient to create standing to challenge a forfeiture." (Emphasis in original.) $191,910.00, 16 F.3d at 1058 . | 2 | 1997–1997 |
Commonwealth Coatings Corp. v. Continental Casualty Co.
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2 sentences1993Ed. 2d 301 , 89 S. Ct. 337 , and concurred with Justice Black’s statement that “ ‘[w]e can perceive no way in which the effectiveness of the arbitration process will be hampered by the simple requirement that arbitrators disclose to the parties any dealings that might create an impression of possible bias.’ ” Drinane, 153 Ill. 2d at 214 , 606 N.E.2d at 1184 , quoting Commonwealth Coatings, 393 U.S. at 149 , 21 L. 1993Ed. 2d 301 , 89 S. Ct. 337 , and concurred with Justice Black’s statement that “ ‘[w]e can perceive no way in which the effectiveness of the arbitration process will be hampered by the simple requirement that arbitrators disclose to the parties any dealings that might create an impression of possible bias.’ ” Drinane, 153 Ill. 2d at 214 , 606 N.E.2d at 1184 , quoting Commonwealth Coatings, 393 U.S. at 149 , 21 L. | 2 | 1992–1993 |
Linnehan v. Rollins
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2 sentences1915If they have retained to themselves the right of directing the mode of doing the work, then, if the work is done wrong, the simple principle is that they are responsible.” Linnehan v. Rollins, 137 Mass. 123 . 1915If they have retained to themselves the right of directing the mode of doing the work, then, if the work is done wrong, the simple principle is that they are responsible.” Linnehan v. Rollins, 137 Mass. 123 . | 2 | 1915–1915 |
Welch v. . Sage
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2 sentences1902And see Welch v. Sage, 47 N. Y. 143 ; Seybel v. National Currency Bank, 54 Id. 288 ; Chapman v. Rose, 56 Id. 137. 1902And see Welch v. Sage, 47 N. Y. 143 ; Seybel v. National Currency Bank, 54 Id. 288 ; Chapman v. Rose, 56 Id. 137. | 2 | 1875–1902 |
Kilpatrick v. Baxter Healthcare Corp.
green
1 sentence2025Nevertheless, by waiting until the waning days of the two-year period during which plaintiff could have filed his complaint, plaintiff, like the plaintiff in Kilpatrick, 2023 IL App (2d) 230088 ¶ 24 , exposed himself to the peril that the limitations period might expire if things did not proceed without incident. ¶ 20 We emphasize here that the reason plaintiff’s complaint was not timely filed was a simple error that had nothing to do with the electronic filing system. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Mathews v. Eldridge
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2 sentences1996To clarify what procedures are required, we look to the Matthews ( 424 U.S. at 335 , 47 L. 1996To clarify what procedures are required, we look to the Matthews ( 424 U.S. at 335 , 47 L. | 1 | 1996–1996 |
Drinane v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance
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2 sentences1993Ed. 2d 301 , 89 S. Ct. 337 , and concurred with Justice Black’s statement that “ ‘[w]e can perceive no way in which the effectiveness of the arbitration process will be hampered by the simple requirement that arbitrators disclose to the parties any dealings that might create an impression of possible bias.’ ” Drinane, 153 Ill. 2d at 214 , 606 N.E.2d at 1184 , quoting Commonwealth Coatings, 393 U.S. at 149 , 21 L. 1993Ed. 2d 301 , 89 S. Ct. 337 , and concurred with Justice Black’s statement that “ ‘[w]e can perceive no way in which the effectiveness of the arbitration process will be hampered by the simple requirement that arbitrators disclose to the parties any dealings that might create an impression of possible bias.’ ” Drinane, 153 Ill. 2d at 214 , 606 N.E.2d at 1184 , quoting Commonwealth Coatings, 393 U.S. at 149 , 21 L. | 1 | 1993–1993 |
Messersmith v. . American Fidelity Co.
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2 sentences1992The court, citing no Illinois cases, stated: “This rule is based on the simple principle long ago stated by Judge Cardozo, that ‘no one shall be permitted to take advantage of his own wrong.’ Messersmith v. American Fidelity Co., 232 N.Y. 161 , 133 N.E. 432 (1921). 1992The court, citing no Illinois cases, stated: “This rule is based on the simple principle long ago stated by Judge Cardozo, that ‘no one shall be permitted to take advantage of his own wrong.’ Messersmith v. American Fidelity Co., 232 N.Y. 161 , 133 N.E. 432 (1921). | 1 | 1992–1992 |
People v. Kilfoy
green
1 sentence1991Kilfoy, 122 Ill. | 1 | 1991–1991 |
Cook v. Industrial Commission
green
2 sentences1990(Cook v. Industrial Comm’n (1988), 176 Ill. 1990The simple rule is that the Commission's decision will not be overturned unless it is against the manifest weight of the evidence; but when no new evidence is introduced, reviewing courts will apply an extra degree of scrutiny in making this determination. ( Cook v. Industrial Comm'n (1988), 176 Ill. | 1 | 1990–1990 |
Dean v. Talman Home Federal Savings & Loan Ass'n
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1 sentence1988Dean v. Talman Home Federal Savings & Loan Association (1987), 163 Ill. | 1 | 1988–1988 |
Norton v. Wilbur Waggoner Equipment Rental and Excavating Co.
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2 sentences1988(Cf. Norton v. Wilbur Waggoner Equipment Rental & Excavating Co. (1979), 76 Ill. 2d 481, 486 , 394 N.E.2d 403, 406 .) Moreover, a simple inquiry into the progress of a job being performed by a subcontractor will not render the inquiring party liable. 1988(Cf. Norton v. Wilbur Waggoner Equipment Rental & Excavating Co. (1979), 76 Ill. 2d 481, 486 , 394 N.E.2d 403, 406 .) Moreover, a simple inquiry into the progress of a job being performed by a subcontractor will not render the inquiring party liable. | 1 | 1988–1988 |
Dunaway v. New York
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2 sentences1984Nothing in the record suggests that Stroh’s detention at the time the inquiry was made was any different than the pre-arrest seizure described in Summers, and that court specifically found the type of seizúre there was “[i]n sharp contrast to the custodial interrogation in Dunaway [Dunaway v. New York (1979), 442 U.S. 200 , 60 L. 1984Nothing in the record suggests that Stroh’s detention at the time the inquiry was made was any different than the pre-arrest seizure described in Summers, and that court specifically found the type of seizúre there was “[i]n sharp contrast to the custodial interrogation in Dunaway [Dunaway v. New York (1979), 442 U.S. 200 , 60 L. | 1 | 1984–1984 |
Griffin v. Griffin
green
1 sentence1976This court, in applying the simple rule of interpretation that an instrument will be given effect in all its parts, has viewed the ambiguous character of the first limitation in such a manner that the second limitation can also be given effect, and held that the first limitation creates a life estate, since to hold otherwise would make all the language of the gift over meaningless. [Citations.] ” ( 29 Ill. 2d 354, 357 .) Applying the “simple rule of interpretation” enunciated in Griffin we hold that under paragraphs “Second” and subparagraphs (a), (b) and (c) of paragraph “Third” of their join | 1 | 1976–1976 |
| Trunkline Gas Co. v. O'BRYAN green | 1 | 1966–1966 |
| South Shore Securities Co. v. Goode neutral | 1 | 1965–1965 |
| Illinois Power & Light Corp. v. Talbott green | 1 | 1960–1960 |
| County of Cook v. Holland green | 1 | 1960–1960 |
| Mauvaisterre Drainage & Levee District v. Wabash Railway Co. green | 1 | 1960–1960 |
| Mitchell v. King green | 1 | 1939–1939 |
| Minot v. Paine green | 1 | 1936–1936 |
| Gray v. Hemenway green | 1 | 1936–1936 |
| People ex rel. Kochersperger v. Board of Directors Chicago Theological Seminary neutral | 1 | 1921–1921 |
| In re Bates neutral | 1 | 1894–1894 |
| Shreeves v. Allen neutral | 1 | 1893–1893 |
| Murray v. Beckwith neutral | 1 | 1893–1893 |
| Brown v. Riggin neutral | 1 | 1888–1888 |
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.