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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.

Followed or applied (11)

CaseFollowedCited
In Re Marriage of Mayhallgreen
illappct · 2000 · cited in 8 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2000–2008
2 sentences

2008ANALYSIS “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.

68
Missouri v. Fryegreen
scotus · 2012 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2020–2021
2 sentences

2021See 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

22
VonHoldt v. Barba & Barba Construction, Inc.green
ill · 1997 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999See 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 .

22
Ward v. K Mart Corp.green
ill · 1990 · cited in 6 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1990–2015
2 sentences

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 .

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 .

16
People v. Illinois Toll Highway Commissiongreen
ill · 1954 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1979–1998
2 sentences

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.

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.

13
Cook County Board of Review v. Illinois Property Tax Appeal Boardgreen
illappct · 2008 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Cook County Board of Review v. Property Tax Appeal Board, 384 Ill.

11
Baker v. Department of Correctionsgreen
ill · 1985 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See 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.

11
Landis v. Marc Realty, L.L.C.green
ill · 2009 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009Landis, 235 Ill. 2d at 9-13, 17-18 .

11
Union Camp Corp. v. Continental Casualty Co.green
gasd · 1978 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
1 sentence

1992Placing 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.

11
Forest Preserve Dist. of Cook County v. Yelkgreen
illappct · 1969 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1972–1972
1 sentence

1972(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.

11
Department of Public Works & Buildings Ex Rel. People v. Lankfordgreen
illappct · 1965 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1972–1972
1 sentence

1972(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.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (32)

CaseCitedYears
Hojek v. Harkness green
illappct · 2000
2 sentences

2024The 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.

32007–2024
In Re Marriage of Reynard green
illappct · 2003
2 sentences

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).

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).

32003–2008
Babcock v. Wallace green
illappct · 2012
2 sentences

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). -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.

22020–2020
Petersen v. Hubschman Construction Co. green
ill · 1979
2 sentences

1999See 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 .

21999–1999
Glasoe v. Trinkle green
ill · 1985
2 sentences

1999See 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 .

21999–1999
United States v. $191,910.00 in U.S. Currency, Bruce R. Morgan, Claimant-Appellee green
ca9 · 1994
2 sentences

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 .

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 .

21997–1997
Commonwealth Coatings Corp. v. Continental Casualty Co. green
scotus · 1969
2 sentences

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.

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.

21992–1993
Linnehan v. Rollins green
mass · 1884
2 sentences

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 .

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 .

21915–1915
Welch v. . Sage neutral
ny · 1872
2 sentences

1902And 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.

21875–1902
Kilpatrick v. Baxter Healthcare Corp. green
illappct · 2023
1 sentence

2025Nevertheless, 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.

12025–2025
Mathews v. Eldridge green
scotus · 1976
2 sentences

1996To 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.

11996–1996
Drinane v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance green
ill · 1992
2 sentences

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.

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.

11993–1993
Messersmith v. . American Fidelity Co. green
ny · 1921
2 sentences

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).

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).

11992–1992
People v. Kilfoy green
illappct · 1984
1 sentence

1991Kilfoy, 122 Ill.

11991–1991
Cook v. Industrial Commission green
illappct · 1988
2 sentences

1990(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.

11990–1990
Dean v. Talman Home Federal Savings & Loan Ass'n green
illappct · 1987
1 sentence

1988Dean v. Talman Home Federal Savings & Loan Association (1987), 163 Ill.

11988–1988
Norton v. Wilbur Waggoner Equipment Rental and Excavating Co. green
ill · 1979
2 sentences

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.

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.

11988–1988
Dunaway v. New York green
scotus · 1979
2 sentences

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.

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.

11984–1984
Griffin v. Griffin green
ill · 1963
1 sentence

1976This 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

11976–1976
Trunkline Gas Co. v. O'BRYAN green
ill · 1960
11966–1966
South Shore Securities Co. v. Goode neutral
nysupct · 1957
11965–1965
Illinois Power & Light Corp. v. Talbott green
ill · 1926
11960–1960
County of Cook v. Holland green
ill · 1954
11960–1960
Mauvaisterre Drainage & Levee District v. Wabash Railway Co. green
ill · 1921
11960–1960
Mitchell v. King green
ill · 1900
11939–1939
Minot v. Paine green
mass · 1868
11936–1936
Gray v. Hemenway green
mass · 1912
11936–1936
People ex rel. Kochersperger v. Board of Directors Chicago Theological Seminary neutral
ill · 1898
11921–1921
In re Bates neutral
ill · 1886
11894–1894
Shreeves v. Allen neutral
ill · 1875
11893–1893
Murray v. Beckwith neutral
ill · 1875
11893–1893
Brown v. Riggin neutral
ill · 1880
11888–1888

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 750 ILCS 5/504 (10) IL § 750 ILCS 5/503 (4) IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-1005 (3) IL § 740 ILCS 130/2 (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

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