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legislative presumption in Illinois

55 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1914–2025 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
Humphrey's v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1935 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017The Court evaluated the Commission’s duties—which included issuing complaints, giving notice of hearings, issuing written reports, and issuing cease and desist orders—and concluded that the Commission “is an administrative body created by Congress to carry into effect legislative policies embodied in the statute in accordance with the legislative standard therein prescribed, and to perform other specified duties as a legislative or as a judicial aid.” Id. at 620, 628 .

2017The Court evaluated the Commission’s duties—which included issuing complaints, giving notice of hearings, issuing written reports, and issuing cease and desist orders—and concluded that the Commission “is an administrative body created by Congress to carry into effect legislative policies embodied in the statute in accordance with the legislative standard therein prescribed, and to perform other specified duties as a legislative or as a judicial aid.” Id. at 620, 628 .

22
Franciscan Sisters Health Care Corp. v. Deangreen
ill · 1983 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017Finding that the application of section 6(f) of the Act (820 ILCS 305/6(f) (West 2008)) presents a case of first impression, the Commission turned to the Illinois Supreme Court's decision in Fransican Sisters Health Care Corp. v. Dean, 95 Ill. 2d 452, 460-63 (1983) for guidance as to the analysis to be employed to determine whether a legislative presumption has been rebutted.

2017Finding that the application of section 6(f) of the Act (820 ILCS 305/6(f) (West 2008)) presents a case of first impression, the Commission turned to the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision in Franciscan Sisters Health Care Corp. v. Dean, 95 Ill. 2d 452, 460-63 (1983), for guidance as to the analysis to be employed to determine whether a legislative presumption has been rebutted.

22
Kinkel v. Cingular Wireless, LLCgreen
ill · 2006 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Kinkel v. Cingular Wireless, LLC, 223 Ill. 2d 1, 15 (2006), citing Schultz v. Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter R.R.

2008Kinkel v. Cingular Wireless, LLC, 223 Ill. 2d 1, 15 (2006), citing Schultz v. Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter R.R.

22
Holbrook v. Regional Board of School Trusteesgreen
illappct · 1999 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003See Holbrook, 305 Ill.App.3d at 748 , 238 Ill.Dec. 982 , 713 N.E.2d 228 , citing Wapella, 245 Ill.App.3d at 782 , 185 Ill.Dec. 698 , 614 N.E.2d 1383 .

2003See Holbrook, 305 Ill.App.3d at 748 , 238 Ill.Dec. 982 , 713 N.E.2d 228 , citing Wapella, 245 Ill.App.3d at 782 , 185 Ill.Dec. 698 , 614 N.E.2d 1383 .

22
In Re Marriage of Wechselbergergreen
illappct · 1983 · cited in 9 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1985–2023
2 sentences

2023The effect of the provisions “is to create a legislative presumption in favor of the present custodian, thereby promoting the stability and continuity of the child’s custodial and environmental relationship which is not to be overturned lightly.” Id. ¶ 20 Because the Act favors “the finality and continuity of parenting plans,” a modification should be considered “minor” under section 610.5(e)(2) only in very limited circumstances when it is “small” or “inconsequential.” Burns, 2019 IL App (2d) 180715, ¶ 29 (citing O’Hare, 2017 IL App (4th) 170091, ¶¶ 27, 28 ).

1987Its effect is to create a legislative presumption in favor of the present custodian, thereby promoting the stability and continuity of the child’s custodial and environmental relationship which is not to be overturned lightly.’ ” (In re Custody of Sussenbach (1985), 108 Ill. 2d 489, 499 , 485 N.E.2d 367, 371 , quoting In re Marriage of Wechselberger (1983), 115 Ill.

19
Schlicher v. Board of Fire & Police Commissionersgreen
illappct · 2006 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See Schlicher v. Board of Fire & Police Commissioners of Westmont, 363 Ill. App. 3d 869, 876-79 (2006) (applying the Immunity Act’s legislative immunity provisions to defeat a state tort claim and federal case law on legislative immunity to defeat a section 1983 claim).

11
United States v. Johnsongreen
scotus · 1966 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025The Supreme Court observed, in United States v. Johnson, 383 U.S. 169, 179 (1966), that “[i]n part because the tradition of legislative privilege is so well established in our polity, there is very little judicial illumination of [the Speech or Debate Clause (U.S. Const., art.

11
In re Marriage of Burnsgreen
illappct · 2019 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023The effect of the provisions “is to create a legislative presumption in favor of the present custodian, thereby promoting the stability and continuity of the child’s custodial and environmental relationship which is not to be overturned lightly.” Id. ¶ 20 Because the Act favors “the finality and continuity of parenting plans,” a modification should be considered “minor” under section 610.5(e)(2) only in very limited circumstances when it is “small” or “inconsequential.” Burns, 2019 IL App (2d) 180715, ¶ 29 (citing O’Hare, 2017 IL App (4th) 170091, ¶¶ 27, 28 ).

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In re Marriage of O'Haregreen
illappct · 2017 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023The effect of the provisions “is to create a legislative presumption in favor of the present custodian, thereby promoting the stability and continuity of the child’s custodial and environmental relationship which is not to be overturned lightly.” Id. ¶ 20 Because the Act favors “the finality and continuity of parenting plans,” a modification should be considered “minor” under section 610.5(e)(2) only in very limited circumstances when it is “small” or “inconsequential.” Burns, 2019 IL App (2d) 180715, ¶ 29 (citing O’Hare, 2017 IL App (4th) 170091, ¶¶ 27, 28 ).

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Steinbrecher v. Steinbrechergreen
ill · 2001 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See, e.g., Steinbrecher v. Steinbrecher, 197 Ill. 2d 514, 530 (2001) (holding that as the circuit court is a court of general jurisdiction, it need not look to statute for its jurisdiction).

11
Bd. of Educ. of Wapella Community Unit Sch. Dist. v. Reg. Bd., Sch. Trusteesgreen
illappct · 1993 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003See Holbrook, 305 Ill.App.3d at 748 , 238 Ill.Dec. 982 , 713 N.E.2d 228 , citing Wapella, 245 Ill.App.3d at 782 , 185 Ill.Dec. 698 , 614 N.E.2d 1383 .

2003See Holbrook, 305 Ill.App.3d at 748 , 238 Ill.Dec. 982 , 713 N.E.2d 228 , citing Wapella, 245 Ill.App.3d at 782 , 185 Ill.Dec. 698 , 614 N.E.2d 1383 .

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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 (36)

CaseCitedYears
In Re Custody of Sussenbach green
ill · 1985
2 sentences

1987Its effect is to create a legislative presumption in favor of the present custodian, thereby promoting the stability and continuity of the child’s custodial and environmental relationship which is not to be overturned lightly.’ ” (In re Custody of Sussenbach (1985), 108 Ill. 2d 489, 499 , 485 N.E.2d 367, 371 , quoting In re Marriage of Wechselberger (1983), 115 Ill.

1987Its effect is to create a legislative presumption in favor of the present custodian, thereby promoting the stability and continuity of the child’s custodial and environmental relationship which is not to be overturned lightly.’ ” (In re Custody of Sussenbach (1985), 108 Ill. 2d 489, 499 , 485 N.E.2d 367, 371 , quoting In re Marriage of Wechselberger (1983), 115 Ill.

51986–1991
In Re Custody of Dykhuis green
illappct · 1985
2 sentences

1987Stat. 1983, ch. 40, par. 610(b)) reflects a legislative presumption in favor of the custodial parent in order to promote stability and continuity in the environment. ( In re Custody of Dykhuis (1985), 131 Ill.

1987(In re Custody of Dykhuis (1985), 131 Ill.

41985–1987
In Re Custody of Harne green
ill · 1979
2 sentences

1989(In re Custody of Harne (1979), 77 Ill. 2d 414, 420-21 ; Wechselberger, 115 Ill.

1985(See In re Custody of Harne (1979), 77 Ill. 2d 414, 421 , 396 N.E.2d 499, 502 , in which it was stated that this presumption was created to promote stability and continuity in the child’s custodial and environmental relationships; and In re Custody of Dykhuis (1985), 131 Ill.

31983–1989
United States v. Ronald Woodard and Ranier Seelig green
ca7 · 1967
2 sentences

2019The first amendment does not guarantee the right of a spectator to shout during a legislative hearing so as to disrupt the orderly processes of the proceeding." Id. at 142 . ¶ 27 Here, defendant, like Seelig, argues that his conduct was protected by the first amendment in that he merely "had a conversation with Krysztopa about the security at Keith School." This is flagrantly disingenuous.

2019The first amendment does not guarantee the right of a spectator to shout during a legislative hearing so as to disrupt the orderly processes of the proceeding.” Id. at 142 . ¶ 27 Here, defendant, like Seelig, argues that his conduct was protected by the first amendment in that he merely “had a conversation with Krysztopa about the security at Keith School.” This is flagrantly disingenuous.

22019–2019
Elementary School District 159 v. Schiller green
ill · 2006
2 sentences

2016This burden has been met in previous cases through evidence of other entities that would have been able to benefit from the legislative privilege, but for some limiting exclusionary provision.” Id. at 151 . ¶ 56 After reviewing our case law, we concluded that the plaintiffs failed to overcome the strong presumption of constitutionality with evidence that the benefit to the property owner was denied to any other similarly situated person or entity.

2016This burden has been met in previous cases through evidence of other entities that would have been able to benefit from the legislative privilege, but for some limiting exclusionary provision.” Id. at 151 . ¶ 56 After reviewing our case law, we concluded that the plaintiffs failed to overcome the strong presumption of constitutionality with evidence that the benefit to the property owner was denied to any other similarly situated person or entity.

22016–2016
Harinek v. 161 North Clark Street Ltd. Partnership green
ill · 1998
2 sentences

2016This court recognized this expressly in Harinek when we said that “although, absent a statutory immunity, governmental units are now liable in tort on the same basis as private tortfeasors, the public duty rule nevertheless prevents such units from being held liable for their failure to provide adequate governmental services.” (Emphasis added.) Harinek, 181 Ill. 2d at 345 .

2016This court recognized this expressly in Harinek when we said that “although, absent a statutory immunity, governmental units are now liable in tort on the same basis as private tortfeasors, the public duty rule nevertheless prevents such units from being held liable for their failure to provide adequate governmental services.” (Emphasis added.) Harinek, 181 Ill. 2d at 345 .

22016–2016
Fields Jeep-Eagle, Inc. v. Chrysler Corp. green
ill · 1994
2 sentences

2007Fields, 163 Ill. 2d at 478-79 .

2007Fields, 163 Ill. 2d at 478-79 .

22007–2007
Village of Vernon Hills v. Vernon Fire Protection District green
ill · 1995
2 sentences

2006For instance, in In re Petition of the Village of Vernon Hills, 168 Ill. 2d 117 (1995), the legislature created a mechanism whereby a non-home-rule municipality with more than one fire protection district may transfer territory served by one district into another district.

2006For instance, in In re Petition of the Village of Vernon Hills, 168 Ill. 2d 117 (1995), the legislature created a mechanism whereby a non-home-rule municipality with more than one fire protection district may transfer territory served by one district into another district.

22006–2006
In Re Marriage of Pease green
illappct · 1982
2 sentences

1985In re Marriage of Pease (1982), 106 Ill.

1985In re Marriage of Pease (1982), 106 Ill.

21985–1985
Village of Bloomingdale v. CDG Enterprises, Inc. green
ill · 2001
1 sentence

2025Id. at 488 .

12025–2025
People v. Davis green
illappct · 2023
1 sentence

2024Indeed, in People v. Davis, 2023 IL App (1st) 231856, ¶ 34 , the reviewing court gave effect to the oral pronouncement of the trial court where it conflicted with the written detention order. ¶ 16 People v. Odehnal, 2024 IL App (5th) 230877-U , reversed a detention order based, at least in part, upon deficiencies in the written order.

12024–2024
People v. Fate green
ill · 1994
2 sentences

2009Fate, 159 Ill.2d at 270 , 201 Ill.Dec. 117 , 636 N.E.2d 549 .

2009Fate, 159 Ill. 2d at 270 .

12009–2009
Shoff v. Shoff green
illappct · 1989
1 sentence

1999While this is true, it must be remembered that the purpose of this presumption is to promote the stability and continuity of the child’s custodial and environmental relationships. [Citation.] In the instant case, that goal is better served by modification of custody.” Shoff, 179 Ill.

11999–1999
In Re Marriage of Kartholl green
illappct · 1986
2 sentences

1994App. 3d 228, 233 , 492 N.E.2d 1006, 1009 , a case similar to this one, the appellate court held the legislative presumption of section 610 in favor of the present custodian applied to the primary physical custodian in a joint custody case.

1994In In re Marriage of Kartholl (1986), 143 Ill.App.3d 228, 233 , 97 Ill.Dec. 347, 350 , 492 N.E.2d 1006, 1009 , a case similar to this one, the appellate court held the legislative presumption of section 610 in favor of the present custodian applied to the primary physical custodian in a joint custody case.

11994–1994
Mobile, Jackson & Kansas City Railroad v. Turnipseed green
scotus · 1910
2 sentences

1994Co. v. Turnipseed (1910), 219 U.S. 35, 42-43 , 55 L.

1994Co. v. Turnipseed (1910), 219 U.S. 35, 42-43 , 55 L.

11994–1994
Applegate v. Applegate green
illappct · 1980
11993–1993
County of Lake v. MacNeal green
ill · 1962
1 sentence

1993The rule that a property owner must seek local relief from a zoning ordinance before going to court is a judicial policy rather than a legislative rule. ( 24 Ill. 2d at 259 .) Unlike MacNeal, the rule in the case at bar requiring review of permits through the Review Law is not a judicial policy, but is an administrative rule promulgated with legislative authority.

11993–1993
In Re Marriage of Bass green
illappct · 1988
11993–1993
In Re Marriage of Burke green
illappct · 1989
2 sentences

1993App. 3d 253 , 541 N.E.2d 245 .) The effect of this section is to create a legislative presumption in favor of the present custodian, thus promoting the continuity and stability of the child’s custodial and environmental relationship which is not to be overturned lightly.

1993App. 3d 253 , 541 N.E.2d 245 .) The effect of this section is to create a legislative presumption in favor of the present custodian, thus promoting the continuity and stability of the child’s custodial and environmental relationship which is not to be overturned lightly.

11993–1993
In Re Marriage of Eldert neutral
illappct · 1987
1 sentence

1993(In re Marriage of Eldert (1987), 158 Ill.

11993–1993
In Re Marriage of Kramer green
illappct · 1991
2 sentences

1993App.3d 253 , 133 Ill.Dec. 408 , 541 N.E.2d 245 .) The effect of this section is to create a legislative presumption in favor of the present custodian, thus promoting the continuity and stability of the child's custodial and environmental relationship which is not to be overturned lightly. ( In re Marriage of Kramer (1991), 211 Ill.App.3d 401 , 155 Ill.Dec. 909 , 570 N.E.2d 422 .) The discretion of the trial court with respect to a change of custody is not unlimited ( Applegate v. Applegate (1980), 80 Ill.App.3d 81 , 35 Ill.Dec. 496 , 399 N.E.2d 330 ), but rather is tempered by the desire for f

1993App.3d 253 , 133 Ill.Dec. 408 , 541 N.E.2d 245 .) The effect of this section is to create a legislative presumption in favor of the present custodian, thus promoting the continuity and stability of the child's custodial and environmental relationship which is not to be overturned lightly. ( In re Marriage of Kramer (1991), 211 Ill.App.3d 401 , 155 Ill.Dec. 909 , 570 N.E.2d 422 .) The discretion of the trial court with respect to a change of custody is not unlimited ( Applegate v. Applegate (1980), 80 Ill.App.3d 81 , 35 Ill.Dec. 496 , 399 N.E.2d 330 ), but rather is tempered by the desire for f

11993–1993
Brandt v. Brandt green
illappct · 1981
11993–1993
In Re Marriage of Valter green
illappct · 1989
11992–1992
United States v. Gillock green
scotus · 1980
11990–1990
In Re Marriage of Lichtenstein green
illappct · 1986
11987–1987
In Re Marriage of Gargus neutral
illappct · 1981
11986–1986
In Re Estate of Zimmerman green
illappct · 1975
11986–1986
People v. Weissinger green
illappct · 1980
11984–1984
People v. Youngbey green
ill · 1980
11984–1984
Kraft v. Kraft green
illappct · 1982
11983–1983
People v. Newbern green
illappct · 1974
11974–1974
Jones v. Illinois Iowa Power Co. neutral
illappct · 1942
11960–1960
McGrain v. Daugherty green
scotus · 1927
11954–1954
White v. Horn neutral
ill · 1906
11942–1942
Shuld v. Wilson neutral
ill · 1907
11942–1942
Hanna v. Young green
md · 1896
11914–1914

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-1005 (5) IL § 735 ILCS 5/3-110 (3) IL § 745 ILCS 10/1-101 (3) IL § 750 ILCS 5/610 (3) IL § 820 ILCS 305/1 (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

TX 247 (1917–2026) CA 218 (1936–2026) PA 112 (1902–2026) MI 95 (1918–2026) WV 90 (1943–2025) CT 82 (1960–2025) NJ 68 (1950–2026) NY 66 (1886–2024) MD 62 (1944–2022) FL 58 (1935–2025) IL 55 (1914–2025) LA 41 (1913–2023) WA 38 (1913–2026) OR 37 (1914–2026) OH 32 (1934–2025) AZ 25 (1944–2025) IA 25 (1950–2024) WI 24 (1971–2023) RI 23 (1976–2020) KS 23 (1958–2021) CO 21 (1927–2019) NC 21 (1976–2026) NM 20 (1969–2026) KY 19 (1902–2024) MS 16 (1968–2017) AL 16 (1922–2013) MN 15 (1884–2025) UT 15 (1988–2026) AK 15 (1969–2024) IN 13 (1942–2024) ME 12 (1961–2021) WY 12 (1978–2010) TN 12 (1955–2021) GA 12 (1987–2022) MO 11 (1979–2019) DC 11 (1972–2015) VA 11 (1996–2024) VT 10 (1931–2025) ID 10 (1980–2019) NH 9 (1927–2022) OK 9 (1960–2015) NE 9 (1928–2014) MT 8 (1921–2026) SC 8 (1938–2023) DE 7 (1963–1995) MA 7 (1966–2025) NV 6 (1952–2021) AR 5 (1945–2019) HI 5 (1981–2019) ND 5 (1974–2014) VI 3 (1978–2016) SD 3 (1984–2017) PR 3 (1937–2014)

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