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Steven privilege in Illinois

7 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 2001–2026 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
In Re Marriage of Semmlergreen
illappct · 1980 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001See In re Marriage of Semmler, 90 Ill.App.3d 649 , 46 Ill.Dec. 62 , 413 N.E.2d 502 (1980) (mother was a "recipient" within the meaning of the Mental Health Act when she consulted with her minor child's therapist for parenting advice and minor child's consent to disclosure did not supplant the mother's independent privilege to prevent disclosure of conversations with the therapist). [4] We do not decide here whether written consent, required by section 104-14(b) (725 ILCS 5/104-14(b) (West 2000)), is necessary for the release of Steven's privileged information in civil proceedings pursuant to s

2001See In re Marriage of Semmler, 90 Ill.

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King v. Find-A-Way Shipping, LLCgreen
illappct · 2020 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See also Waukegan Hospitality Group, LLC v. Stretch’s Sports Bar & Grill, 2024 IL 129277, ¶ 20 (attachments to briefs not included in the record are not before the court and do not supplement the record); King v. Find-A-Way Shipping, LLC, 2020 IL App (1st) 191307, ¶ 15 (arguments may be rejected for violating Rule 341).

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Waukegan Hospitality Group, LLC v. Stretch's Sports Bar & Grill Corp.green
ill · 2024 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See also Waukegan Hospitality Group, LLC v. Stretch’s Sports Bar & Grill, 2024 IL 129277, ¶ 20 (attachments to briefs not included in the record are not before the court and do not supplement the record); King v. Find-A-Way Shipping, LLC, 2020 IL App (1st) 191307, ¶ 15 (arguments may be rejected for violating Rule 341).

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In Re Marriage of Katesgreen
ill · 2001 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013When interpreting statutes, the reviewing court’s goal is to “ascertain and give effect to the true intent of the legislature.” In re Marriage of Kates, 198 Ill. 2d 156, 163 (2001). “ ‘The best evidence of legislative intent is the language used in the statute itself, which must be given its plain and ordinary meaning.’ ” Kates, 198 Ill. 2d at 163 (quoting Paris v. Feder, 179 Ill. 2d 173, 177 (1997)).

2013When interpreting statutes, the reviewing court’s goal is to “ascertain and give effect to the true intent of the legislature.” In re Marriage of Kates, 198 Ill. 2d 156, 163 (2001). “ ‘The best evidence of legislative intent is the language used in the statute itself, which must be given its plain and ordinary meaning.’ ” Kates, 198 Ill. 2d at 163 (quoting Paris v. Feder, 179 Ill. 2d 173, 177 (1997)).

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Paris v. Federgreen
ill · 1997 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013When interpreting statutes, the reviewing court’s goal is to “ascertain and give effect to the true intent of the legislature.” In re Marriage of Kates, 198 Ill. 2d 156, 163 (2001). “ ‘The best evidence of legislative intent is the language used in the statute itself, which must be given its plain and ordinary meaning.’ ” Kates, 198 Ill. 2d at 163 (quoting Paris v. Feder, 179 Ill. 2d 173, 177 (1997)).

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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 (4)

CaseCitedYears
In re Marriage of Streur green
illappct · 2011
2 sentences

2015Id.

2015Id.

22015–2015
In re V.S. green
ill · 2025
1 sentence

2026In re V.S., 2025 IL 129755, ¶ 55 .

12026–2026
In re Marriage of Edson green
illappct · 2023
1 sentence

2024ANALYSIS ¶8 At issue in this appeal is (1) whether the award of indefinite maintenance to Kathleen was against the manifest weight of the evidence because she was engaged in a de facto marriage with Paul Greet; (2) whether the award of maintenance and the calculation of the amount of maintenance payable to Kathleen were incorrect and against the manifest weight of the evidence and should be overturned; (3) whether the failure to rule on Steven’s June 2021 petition to reduce child support based upon Kathleen’s full-time employment and Steven’s reduced unemployment income was against the manifes

12024–2024
In re Marriage of Miller green
illappct · 2015
1 sentence

2024ANALYSIS ¶8 At issue in this appeal is (1) whether the award of indefinite maintenance to Kathleen was against the manifest weight of the evidence because she was engaged in a de facto marriage with Paul Greet; (2) whether the award of maintenance and the calculation of the amount of maintenance payable to Kathleen were incorrect and against the manifest weight of the evidence and should be overturned; (3) whether the failure to rule on Steven’s June 2021 petition to reduce child support based upon Kathleen’s full-time employment and Steven’s reduced unemployment income was against the manifes

12024–2024

Where else courts name it

CA 15 (1982–2025) IL 7 (2001–2026) IA 5 (2007–2017) NE 4 (2005–2024) OH 2 (2014–2024) WI 2 (2019–2023) ID 2 (2024–2024) MS 2 (1985–2018) KS 2 (1999–2021)

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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