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way test in Illinois

57 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1905–2021 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 (15)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Perrygreen
ill · 2007 · cited in 5 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2018–2019
2 sentences

2019People v. Perry, 224 Ill. 2d 312, 344 (2007). ¶ 32 In Cox, we rejected the defendant’s similar claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, holding “the only way that defense counsel’s decision not to object to the certification could possibly be ineffective assistance was if defendant actually had a FOID card and the certification was in error.

2019We afford counsel’s strategic decisions a high degree of deference and evaluate counsel’s “performance from his perspective at the time, rather than through the lens of hindsight.” People v. Perry, 224 Ill. 2d 312, 344 (2007). ¶ 28 In the instant case, the only way defense counsel’s decision not to object to the admission of the certification letter could be said to be the result of ineffective assistance is if defendant actually possessed a valid FOID card.

45
Eskandani v. Phillipsgreen
ill · 1975 · cited in 4 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2014–2015
2 sentences

2015An appeal is a continuation of the proceeding.” ¶ 74 Monteiro argues that, according to Eskandani v. Phillips, 61 Ill. 2d 183, 195 (1975), when an Illinois circuit court orders the requested discovery in a petition under Rule 204(b), that order constitutes a “final judgment” for purposes of Rule 301, because the discovery is all that is sought before the Illinois circuit court. ¶ 75 In Eskandani, our supreme court explained that “if the main action were pending in Illinois the order would be interlocutory and not appealable,” and the only way to test the correctness of the order would be throu

2015An appeal is a continuation of the proceeding." ¶ 74 Monteiro argues that, according to Eskandani v. Phillips, 61 Ill. 2d 183, 195 (1975), when an Illinois circuit court orders the requested discovery in a petition under Rule 204(b), that order constitutes a "final judgment" for purposes of Rule 301, because the discovery is all that is sought before the Illinois circuit court. ¶ 75 In Eskandani, our supreme court explained that "if the main action were pending in Illinois the order would be interlocutory and not appealable," and the only way to test the correctness of the order would be throu

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People v. Coxgreen
illappct · 2017 · cited in 7 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2018–2020
2 sentences

2020People v. Manning, 241 Ill. 2d 319, 327 (2011). “[D]ecisions regarding what matters to object to and when to object are matters of trial strategy,” and “will typically not support a claim of ineffective representation.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) People v. Macias, 2015 IL App (1st) 132039, ¶ 82 . ¶ 25 When considering a similar claim in Cox, we found that “the only way that defense counsel’s decision not to object to the certification could possibly be ineffective assistance was if defendant actually had a FOID card and the certification was in error.” (Emphasis omitted.) Cox, 2017 IL

2019App. 3d 45, 47 (2010); see also Cox, 2017 IL App (1st) 151536, ¶ 88 (noting, the only way that defense counsel’s decision not to object to the certification could possibly be ineffective assistance was if the defendant actually had a FOID card; otherwise, waiver was a matter of trial strategy).

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Petersen v. Corrubiagreen
ill · 1961 · cited in 5 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1970–2014
2 sentences

2014Likewise, "[w]hether there was adverse use of the way under a claim of right for a period of 20 years, or the use of the way is - 17 - only permissive, is almost wholly a question of fact." Petersen v. Corrubia, 21 Ill. 2d 525, 532 , 173 N.E.2d 499, 502 (1961).

2014Likewise, "[w]hether there was adverse use of the way under a claim of right for a period of 20 years, or the use of the way is - 17 - only permissive, is almost wholly a question of fact." Petersen v. Corrubia, 21 Ill. 2d 525, 532 , 173 N.E.2d 499, 502 (1961).

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People v. Stechlygreen
ill · 2007 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2017–2018
2 sentences

2018See Henderson, 2017 IL App (1st) 142259 , ¶ 181 (citing People v. Stechly, 225 Ill. 2d 246, 304 (2007)). ¶ 88 Lastly, the only way that defense counsel’s decision not to object to the certification could possibly be ineffective assistance was if defendant actually had a FOID card and the certification was in error.

2017See Henderson , 2016 IL App (1st) 142259 , ¶ 181, 413 Ill.Dec. 239 , 77 N.E.3d 1046 (citing People v. Stechly , 225 Ill. 2d 246 , 304, 312 Ill.Dec. 268 , 870 N.E.2d 333 (2007) ). ¶ 88 Lastly, the only way that defense counsel's decision not to object to the certification could possibly be ineffective assistance was if defendant actually had a FOID card and the certification was in error.

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Unger v. Continental Assurance Co.green
ill · 1985 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Sjostrom v. Sproule, 33 Ill. 2d 40, 43 (1965); see also Unger v. Continental Assurance Co., 107 Ill. 2d 79, 85 (1985) (explaining that the “line of duty” test has been interpreted in the same way as the test of compensability: that is, an injury will be found to be compensable if it arose out of and in the course of employment). ¶ 19 Although this court equated “compensable” with “line of duty,” the sole question raised in those cases was whether the plaintiff’s injuries arose out of or in -6- the course of his employment.

2015Sjostrom v. Sproule, 33 Ill. 2d 40, 43 (1965); see also Unger v. Continental Assurance Co., 107 Ill. 2d 79, 85 (1985) (explaining that the “line of duty” test has been interpreted in the same way as the test of compensability: that is, an injury will be found to be compensable if it arose out of and in the course of employment). ¶ 19 Although this court equated “compensable” with “line of duty,” the sole question raised in those cases was whether the plaintiff’s injuries arose out of or in the course of his employment.

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Sjostrom v. Sproulegreen
ill · 1965 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Sjostrom v. Sproule, 33 Ill. 2d 40, 43 (1965); see also Unger v. Continental Assurance Co., 107 Ill. 2d 79, 85 (1985) (explaining that the “line of duty” test has been interpreted in the same way as the test of compensability: that is, an injury will be found to be compensable if it arose out of and in the course of employment). ¶ 19 Although this court equated “compensable” with “line of duty,” the sole question raised in those cases was whether the plaintiff’s injuries arose out of or in -6- the course of his employment.

2015Sjostrom v. Sproule, 33 Ill. 2d 40, 43 (1965); see also Unger v. Continental Assurance Co., 107 Ill. 2d 79, 85 (1985) (explaining that the “line of duty” test has been interpreted in the same way as the test of compensability: that is, an injury will be found to be compensable if it arose out of and in the course of employment). ¶ 19 Although this court equated “compensable” with “line of duty,” the sole question raised in those cases was whether the plaintiff’s injuries arose out of or in the course of his employment.

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People v. Michelle J.green
ill · 2004 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See, e.g., In re Michelle J., 209 Ill.2d 428, 437 , 283 Ill.Dec. 699 , 808 N.E.2d 987 (2004).

2006See, e.g., In re Michele J., 209 Ill. 2d 428, 437 (2004).

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People v. Rodriguezgreen
illappct · 2005 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See People v. Rodriguez , 355 Ill.

2005See People v. Rodriguez, 355 Ill.

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Graham v. Floridagreen
scotus · 2010 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Graham, 560 U.S. at 82, held that life sentences without the possibility of parole for juveniles convicted of nonhomicide crimes violated the eighth amendment.

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People v. Manninggreen
ill · 2011 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020People v. Manning, 241 Ill. 2d 319, 327 (2011). “[D]ecisions regarding what matters to object to and when to object are matters of trial strategy,” and “will typically not support a claim of ineffective representation.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) People v. Macias, 2015 IL App (1st) 132039, ¶ 82 . ¶ 25 When considering a similar claim in Cox, we found that “the only way that defense counsel’s decision not to object to the certification could possibly be ineffective assistance was if defendant actually had a FOID card and the certification was in error.” (Emphasis omitted.) Cox, 2017 IL

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People v. Hendersongreen
illappct · 2017 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017See Henderson , 2016 IL App (1st) 142259 , ¶ 181, 413 Ill.Dec. 239 , 77 N.E.3d 1046 (citing People v. Stechly , 225 Ill. 2d 246 , 304, 312 Ill.Dec. 268 , 870 N.E.2d 333 (2007) ). ¶ 88 Lastly, the only way that defense counsel's decision not to object to the certification could possibly be ineffective assistance was if defendant actually had a FOID card and the certification was in error.

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Towne v. Town of Libertyvillegreen
illappct · 1989 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Notably, however, Miller does not suggest that a traverse in the original proceeding is the only way to challenge the condemning entity's authority and does not mention a section 2-1401 petition. ¶ 60 The District similarly cites an earlier decision, also from our court's Second District, which held —although not in the context of a section 2-1401 petition — that "[a]n objection to a - 21 - 1-13-1925 condemnation proceeding is waived by the failure to raise it at the appropriate time during the eminent domain proceedings." Towne v. Town of Libertyville, 190 Ill.

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James P. Free, Jr., Petitioner-Appellee-Cross-Appellant v. Howard A. Peters, Iii, Respondents-Appellants-Cross-Appelleesgreen
ca7 · 1994 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996See Free, 12 F.3d at 705-06 ; Gacy v. Welborn, 994 F.2d 305, 311-14 (7th Cir. 1993).

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John Wayne Gacy v. George Welborn, Warden, Menard Correctional Center, and Roland W. Burris, Attorney General of Illinoisgreen
ca7 · 1993 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996See Free, 12 F.3d at 705-06 ; Gacy v. Welborn, 994 F.2d 305, 311-14 (7th Cir. 1993).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (29)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Brown green
ill · 1996
2 sentences

2000There is no reason to suppose that actual jurors who have sat through trial and a sentencing hearing would respond to the sentencing instructions in the same way as the test subjects who simply listened to an audiotaped description of the evidence presented in the case and an audiotape of the instructions, as was done in the Diamond study.” Brown, 172 Ill. 2d at 57 .

2000There is no reason to suppose that actual jurors who have sat through trial and a sentencing hearing would respond to the sentencing instructions in the same way as the test subjects who simply listened to an audiotaped description of the evidence presented in the case and an audiotape of the instructions, as was done in the Diamond study." Brown, 172 Ill.2d at 57 , 216 Ill.Dec. 733 , 665 N.E.2d 1290 .

41998–2000
Pathfinder Co. v. Industrial Commission green
ill · 1976
2 sentences

2015In another line of cases we further refined our inquiry as to what is meant by compensable by considering whether an employee was covered under the Act where the essence of the harm was a psychological disability, and not a traditional physical injury. ¶ 20 In Pathfinder Co. v. Industrial Comm’n, 62 Ill. 2d 556 (1976), an employee brought a claim for disability benefits under the Act as a result of the severe emotional shock she suffered after assisting a coemployee whose hand was severed in a machine.

2015In another line of cases we further refined our inquiry as to what is meant by compensable by considering whether an employee was covered under the Act where the essence of the harm was a psychological disability and not a traditional physical injury. ¶ 20 In Pathfinder Co. v. Industrial Comm’n, 62 Ill. 2d 556 (1976), an employee brought a claim for disability benefits under the Act as a result of the severe emotional shock she suffered after assisting a coemployee whose hand was severed in a machine.

22015–2015
People v. Creek green
ill · 1983
2 sentences

2008It is not required that the words "with prejudice" be included in the motion to dismiss, only that there be "an intention to terminate the proceedings in defendant's favor in such a way as to bar further action." Creek, 94 Ill.2d at 533 , 69 Ill.Dec. 113 , 447 N.E.2d at 333 .

2008It is not required that the words "with prejudice" be included in the motion to dismiss, only that there be "an intention to terminate the proceedings in defendant's favor in such a way as to bar further action." Creek, 94 Ill.2d at 533 , 69 Ill.Dec. 113 , 447 N.E.2d at 333 .

22008–2008
Terry v. Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority green
illappct · 1995
2 sentences

1996Terry v. Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority (1995), 271 Ill.App.3d 446 , 208 Ill.

1996Terry v. Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority (1995), 271 Ill.

21996–1996
Boland v. Walters green
ill · 1931
2 sentences

1981Boland v. Walters, 346 Ill. 184 .” 21 Ill. 2d 525, 532 .

1961Boland v. Walters, 346 Ill. 184 .

21961–1981
Rush v. Collins green
ill · 1937
2 sentences

1981In Petersen, the court said: “Whether there was adverse use of the way under a claim of right for a period of 20 years, or the use of the way is only permissive, is almost wholly a question of fact, (e.g., Rush v. Collins, 366 Ill. 307 ,) and unless the evidence is clearly to the contrary, a court will presume that a parol agreement to impress property with a servitude was made with knowledge of the provisions of the Statute of Frauds, and was therefore intended as a license only and not as an easement or other interest in the land itself.

1961Whether there was adverse use of the way under a claim of right for a period of 20 years, or the use of the way is only permissive, is almost wholly a question of fact, (e.g., Rush v. Collins, 366 Ill. 307 ,) and unless the evidence is clearly to the contrary, a court will presume that a parol agreement to impress property with a servitude was made with knowledge of the provisions of the Statute of Frauds, and was therefore intended as a license only and not as an easement or other interest in the land itself.

21961–1981
Leonard v. Leonard green
ill · 1938
2 sentences

1953(Leonard v. Leonard, 369 Ill. 572 .) Using and controlling property as an owner is the ordinary mode of asserting a claim of title, and it is the only way a claim of title could be proved in many cases.

1950Illinois Central Railroad Co. v. Houghton, 126 Ill. 233 ; Leonard v. Leonard, 369 Ill. 572 .

21950–1953
Graves v. Key City Gas Co. neutral
iowa · 1891
2 sentences

1906Graves v. Key City Gas Co. (Iowa Supreme Court), 50 N. W.

1905Equity will not permit one to be deprived of his rights in this way by the violation of a contract, but by injunction will interfere to prevent it.” Graves v. Key City Gas Co. (Iowa Supreme Court), 50 N. W.

21905–1906
Roper v. Simmons green
scotus · 2005
1 sentence

2021Since she uses those cases in the same way to challenge both the felony-murder and accountability statutes as applied to her, we begin with a brief discussion of those cases. ¶ 34 Roper, 543 U.S. at 578-79 , held that the eighth amendment barred the execution of juvenile offenders.

12021–2021
Benson v. Isaacs green
ill · 1961
1 sentence

2021Instead, Benson states simply that, “[t]o entitle a party to such relief [(the modification or dissolution of an injunction)], however, the necessary showing must be made.” Id.

12021–2021
McHenry County Sheriff v. McHenry County Department of Health green
illappct · 2020
2 sentences

2020Instead, Benson states simply that, - 16 - 2020 IL App (2d) 200339 “[t]o entitle a party to such relief [(the modification or dissolution of an injunction)], however, the necessary showing must be made.” Id.

2020Instead, Benson states simply that, - 16 - 2020 IL App (2d) 200339 “[t]o entitle a party to such relief [(the modification or dissolution of an injunction)], however, the necessary showing must be made.” Id.

12020–2020
People v. Hayes green
illappct · 1992
1 sentence

2020Id. at 60 .

12020–2020
People v. Macias green
illappct · 2015
1 sentence

2020People v. Manning, 241 Ill. 2d 319, 327 (2011). “[D]ecisions regarding what matters to object to and when to object are matters of trial strategy,” and “will typically not support a claim of ineffective representation.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) People v. Macias, 2015 IL App (1st) 132039, ¶ 82 . ¶ 25 When considering a similar claim in Cox, we found that “the only way that defense counsel’s decision not to object to the certification could possibly be ineffective assistance was if defendant actually had a FOID card and the certification was in error.” (Emphasis omitted.) Cox, 2017 IL

12020–2020
People v. Seidel green
illappct · 1985
1 sentence

2009Seidel, 138 Ill.

12009–2009
Wehde v. Regional Transportation Authority green
illappct · 1992
1 sentence

1996As such, where there is conflicting testimony in a bench trial, the findings of the court will not be disturbed on review unless they are against the manifest weight of the evidence.” (Emphasis added.) Wehde, 237 Ill.

11996–1996
People v. Migliore green
illappct · 1988
11995–1995
Timberland Design, Inc. And William C. Barnsley v. First Service Bank for Savings green
ca1 · 1991
11992–1992
City of Aurora v. Green green
illappct · 1984
11992–1992
Hauer v. Van Straaten Chemical Co. neutral
ill · 1953
11991–1991
Board of Highway Commissioners v. City of Bloomington green
ill · 1911
11987–1987
Sundstrand Corp. v. Department of Revenue green
illappct · 1975
11982–1982
United States v. Wade green
scotus · 1967
11980–1980
People v. Marshall green
illappct · 1966
11969–1969
First Lien Co. v. Markle green
ill · 1964
11965–1965
Cipowski v. City of Calumet City neutral
ill · 1926
11957–1957
Manchester Community High School District No. 121 v. Murrayville Community High School District No. 123 green
ill · 1923
11957–1957
Illinois Central Railroad v. Houghton neutral
ill · 1888
11950–1950
Dyer v. Dooley neutral
illappct · 1940
11941–1941
Bailey v. Smith green
ill · 1897
11910–1910

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 720 ILCS 5/24-1.6 (6) IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-1203 (6) IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-1301 (4) IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-301 (4) IL § 720 ILCS 5/24-1.8 (3) IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-619 (3) IL § 740 ILCS 147/10 (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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