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opposite presumption in Illinois

54 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1852–2021 1 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 (8)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Taylorgreen
ill · 1995 · cited in 9 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2009–2018
2 sentences

2010This notion is contrary to our precedent which instructs us to make the opposite presumption." Glasper, 234 Ill.2d at 201 , 334 Ill.Dec. 575 , 917 N.E.2d 401 , citing People v. Taylor, 166 Ill.2d 414, 438 , 211 Ill.Dec. 518 , 655 N.E.2d 901 (1995) ("The jury is presumed to follow the instructions that the court gives it").

2010This notion is contrary to our precedent which instructs us to make the opposite presumption." Glasper, 234 Ill.2d at 201 , 334 Ill.Dec. 575 , 917 N.E.2d 401 , citing People v. Taylor, 166 Ill.2d 414, 438 , 211 Ill.Dec. 518 , 655 N.E.2d 901 (1995) ("The jury is presumed to follow the instructions that the court gives it").

99
People v. Glaspergreen
ill · 2009 · cited in 14 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2009–2017
2 sentences

2010This notion is contrary to our precedent which instructs us to make the opposite presumption." Glasper, *412 234 Ill.2d at 200-01 , 334 Ill.Dec. 575 , 917 N.E.2d 401 .

2010This notion is contrary to our precedent which instructs us to make the opposite presumption." Glasper, *412 234 Ill.2d at 200-01 , 334 Ill.Dec. 575 , 917 N.E.2d 401 .

514
Schroeder v. United Statesgreen
ca2 · 1925 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1975–1986
2 sentences

1986It is true, as both Judge Hand and Mr. Justice Holmes recognized, 7 F.2d at 60, 284 U.S. at 394, 52 S. Ct. 189 , that allowing inconsistent verdicts in criminal trials runs the risk that an occasional conviction may have been the result of compromise.

1975It is true, as both Judge Hand and Mr. Justice Hólmes recognized, 7 F.2d at 60, 284 U.S. at 394, 52 S.Ct. 189 , that allowing inconsistent verdicts in criminal trials runs the risk that an occasional conviction may have been the result of compromise.

33
Riley J. Wilson v. Career Education Corporationgreen
ca7 · 2013 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015In fact, case law is clear that the opposite principle may apply. ¶ 21 Where a party has full contractual discretion to deny an award or bonus, that “does not mean that [the party] is necessarily incapable of abusing that discretion.” Wilson v. Career Education Corp., 729 F.3d 665, 675 (7th Cir. 2013) (citing Carrico v. Delp, 141 Ill.

2015In fact, case law is clear that the opposite principle may apply. ¶ 21 Where a party has full contractual discretion to deny an award or bonus, that "does not mean that [the party] is necessarily incapable of abusing that discretion." Wilson v. Career Education Corp., 729 F.3d 665, 675 (7th Cir. 2013) (citing Carrico v. Delp, 141 Ill.

22
People v. Digirolamogreen
ill · 1997 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Compare Hauschild, 226 Ill. 2d at 77 ("It is well established that judicial opinions announcing new constitutional rules applicable to criminal cases are retroactive to those cases pending on direct review at the time the new rule is announced.") with Digirolamo, 179 Ill. 2d at 50 (statutes are presumed to apply only prospectively).

2014Compare Hauschild, 226 Ill. 2d at 77 (“It is well established that judicial opinions announcing new constitutional rules applicable to criminal cases are retroactive to those cases pending on direct review at the time the new rule is announced.”) with Digirolamo, 179 Ill. 2d at 50 (statutes are presumed to apply only prospectively).

22
People v. Zehrgreen
ill · 1984 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009The Glasper opinion also noted that in People v. Emerson, 122 Ill. 2d 411 , 522 N.E.2d 1109 (1987), the supreme court “moved away from the portion of the Zehr holding which stated that the relevant questions should be covered ‘in the course of interrogation on voir dire,’ and that the failure to ask these questions amounts to ‘prejudicial error.’ ” Glasper, 234 Ill. 2d at 197 , quoting People v. Zehr, 103 Ill. 2d 472, 477-78 , 469 N.E.2d 1062, 1064 (1984).

2009The Glasper opinion also noted that in People v. Emerson, 122 Ill. 2d 411 , 522 N.E.2d 1109 (1987), the supreme court “moved away from the portion of the Zehr holding which stated that the relevant questions should be covered ‘in the course of interrogation on voir dire,’ and that the failure to ask these questions amounts to ‘prejudicial error.’ ” Glasper, 234 Ill. 2d at 197 , quoting People v. Zehr, 103 Ill. 2d 472, 477-78 , 469 N.E.2d 1062, 1064 (1984).

22
In re Z.J.green
illappct · 2021 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See, e.g., In re Z.J., 2020 IL App (2d) 190824, ¶ 64 . 11 review by objecting to the improper testimony in the trial court.

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People v. Van Schoyckgreen
ill · 2009 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010On appeal, defendant essentially argues that Decatur is no longer good law given the following statement by our supreme court in People v. Van Schoyck, 232 Ill. 2d 330, 340 (2009): “[V]oluntary dismissal and the subsequent refiling of identical charges do not toll the statute.” Defendant’s reading of Van Schoyck is a sharp departure from Decatur and other cases holding the same, in that prior case law established a presumption that the State’s nolle prosequi tolls the speedy-trial term and placed the burden on the defendant to rebut that presumption, whereas defendant’s reading of Van Schoyck

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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 (42)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Amerman green
illappct · 2009
2 sentences

2011This notion is contrary to our precedent which instructs us to make the opposite presumption.’ ” Amerman, 396 Ill.

2011This notion is contrary to our precedent which instructs us to make the opposite presumption.' " Amerman, 396 Ill.

42010–2011
Bennett v. O'Brien neutral
ill · 1865
2 sentences

1949We held the opposite rule to be the more reasonable one in the case of Bennett v. O’Brien, 37 Ill. 250 , and we are not inclined to depart from that decision.

1912We held the opposite rule to be the more reasonable one in Bennett v. O’Brien, 37 Ill. 250 , and we are not inclined to depart from that decision.

41867–1949
Dunn v. United States green
scotus · 1932
2 sentences

1986It is true, as both Judge Hand and Mr. Justice Holmes recognized, 7 F.2d at 60, 284 U.S. at 394, 52 S. Ct. 189 , that allowing inconsistent verdicts in criminal trials runs the risk that an occasional conviction may have been the result of compromise.

1975It is true, as both Judge Hand and Mr. Justice Hólmes recognized, 7 F.2d at 60, 284 U.S. at 394, 52 S.Ct. 189 , that allowing inconsistent verdicts in criminal trials runs the risk that an occasional conviction may have been the result of compromise.

31975–1986
Carrico v. Delp green
illappct · 1986
2 sentences

2015In fact, case law is clear that the opposite principle may apply. ¶ 21 Where a party has full contractual discretion to deny an award or bonus, that “does not mean that [the party] is necessarily incapable of abusing that discretion.” Wilson v. Career Education Corp., 729 F.3d 665, 675 (7th Cir. 2013) (citing Carrico v. Delp, 141 Ill.

2015In fact, case law is clear that the opposite principle may apply. ¶ 21 Where a party has full contractual discretion to deny an award or bonus, that "does not mean that [the party] is necessarily incapable of abusing that discretion." Wilson v. Career Education Corp., 729 F.3d 665, 675 (7th Cir. 2013) (citing Carrico v. Delp, 141 Ill.

22015–2015
People v. Emerson green
ill · 1987
2 sentences

2009The Glasper opinion also noted that in People v. Emerson, 122 Ill. 2d 411 , 522 N.E.2d 1109 (1987), the supreme court “moved away from the portion of the Zehr holding which stated that the relevant questions should be covered ‘in the course of interrogation on voir dire,’ and that the failure to ask these questions amounts to ‘prejudicial error.’ ” Glasper, 234 Ill. 2d at 197 , quoting People v. Zehr, 103 Ill. 2d 472, 477-78 , 469 N.E.2d 1062, 1064 (1984).

2009The Glasper opinion also noted that in People v. Emerson, 122 Ill. 2d 411 , 522 N.E.2d 1109 (1987), the supreme court “moved away from the portion of the Zehr holding which stated that the relevant questions should be covered ‘in the course of interrogation on voir dire,’ and that the failure to ask these questions amounts to ‘prejudicial error.’ ” Glasper, 234 Ill. 2d at 197 , quoting People v. Zehr, 103 Ill. 2d 472, 477-78 , 469 N.E.2d 1062, 1064 (1984).

22009–2009
People v. Stewart green
ill · 1988
2 sentences

2001Hampton, 165 Ill. 2d at 478 ; Stewart, 123 Ill. 2d at 373-74 .

2001Hampton , 165 Ill. 2d at 478 ; Stewart , 123 Ill. 2d at 373-74 .

22001–2001
People v. Hampton green
ill · 1995
2 sentences

2001Hampton, 165 Ill. 2d at 478 ; Stewart, 123 Ill. 2d at 373-74 .

2001Hampton , 165 Ill. 2d at 478 ; Stewart , 123 Ill. 2d at 373-74 .

22001–2001
People v. Dawson green
ill · 1975
2 sentences

1993(People v. Dawson (1975), 60 Ill. 2d 278 .) If the rule were otherwise, “ ‘the Government would be entitled to have the jury warned that an acquittal on some counts might undermine a guilty verdict on others— almost the opposite of the standard instruction.’ ” Dawson, 60 Ill. 2d at 281 , quoting United States v. Carbone (2d Cir. 1967), 378 F.2d 420, 422-23 .

1993(People v. Dawson (1975), 60 Ill. 2d 278 .) If the rule were otherwise, “ ‘the Government would be entitled to have the jury warned that an acquittal on some counts might undermine a guilty verdict on others— almost the opposite of the standard instruction.’ ” Dawson, 60 Ill. 2d at 281 , quoting United States v. Carbone (2d Cir. 1967), 378 F.2d 420, 422-23 .

11993–1993
United States v. Michael Carbone and Louis MacChiarelli green
ca2 · 1967
2 sentences

1993(People v. Dawson (1975), 60 Ill. 2d 278 .) If the rule were otherwise, “ ‘the Government would be entitled to have the jury warned that an acquittal on some counts might undermine a guilty verdict on others— almost the opposite of the standard instruction.’ ” Dawson, 60 Ill. 2d at 281 , quoting United States v. Carbone (2d Cir. 1967), 378 F.2d 420, 422-23 .

1993An acquittal on one count of a multicount indictment should not affect a simultaneous conviction. ( People v. Dawson (1975), 60 Ill.2d 278 , 326 N.E.2d 755 .) If the rule were otherwise, "`the Government would be entitled to have the jury warned that an acquittal on some counts might undermine a guilty verdict on others—almost the opposite of the standard instruction.'" Dawson, 60 Ill.2d at 281 , 326 N.E.2d 755 , quoting United States v. Carbone (2d Cir.1967), 378 F.2d 420, 422-23 .

11993–1993
United States v. Sokolow green
scotus · 1989
2 sentences

1989According to Terry v. Ohio (1968), 392 U.S. 1, 27 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889, 909 , 88 S.Ct. 1868, 1883 , an articulable suspicion is something more than an "inchoate and unparticularized suspicion or `hunch.'" In United States v. Sokolow (1989), 490 U.S. 1 , 104 L.Ed.2d 1 , 109 S.Ct. 1581 , the Court specifically held that a 48-hour trip between Miami and Honolulu during the month of July "is not by itself proof of any illegal conduct and is quite consistent with innocent travel." ( 490 U.S. at 9 , 104 L.Ed.2d at 11 , 109 S.Ct. at 1586.) But if the additional combination of factors which the Court held

1989According to Terry v. Ohio (1968), 392 U.S. 1, 27 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889, 909 , 88 S.Ct. 1868, 1883 , an articulable suspicion is something more than an "inchoate and unparticularized suspicion or `hunch.'" In United States v. Sokolow (1989), 490 U.S. 1 , 104 L.Ed.2d 1 , 109 S.Ct. 1581 , the Court specifically held that a 48-hour trip between Miami and Honolulu during the month of July "is not by itself proof of any illegal conduct and is quite consistent with innocent travel." ( 490 U.S. at 9 , 104 L.Ed.2d at 11 , 109 S.Ct. at 1586.) But if the additional combination of factors which the Court held

11989–1989
Terry v. Ohio green
scotus · 1968
2 sentences

1989According to Terry v. Ohio (1968), 392 U.S. 1, 27 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889, 909 , 88 S.Ct. 1868, 1883 , an articulable suspicion is something more than an "inchoate and unparticularized suspicion or `hunch.'" In United States v. Sokolow (1989), 490 U.S. 1 , 104 L.Ed.2d 1 , 109 S.Ct. 1581 , the Court specifically held that a 48-hour trip between Miami and Honolulu during the month of July "is not by itself proof of any illegal conduct and is quite consistent with innocent travel." ( 490 U.S. at 9 , 104 L.Ed.2d at 11 , 109 S.Ct. at 1586.) But if the additional combination of factors which the Court held

1989According to Terry v. Ohio (1968), 392 U.S. 1, 27 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889, 909 , 88 S.Ct. 1868, 1883 , an articulable suspicion is something more than an "inchoate and unparticularized suspicion or `hunch.'" In United States v. Sokolow (1989), 490 U.S. 1 , 104 L.Ed.2d 1 , 109 S.Ct. 1581 , the Court specifically held that a 48-hour trip between Miami and Honolulu during the month of July "is not by itself proof of any illegal conduct and is quite consistent with innocent travel." ( 490 U.S. at 9 , 104 L.Ed.2d at 11 , 109 S.Ct. at 1586.) But if the additional combination of factors which the Court held

11989–1989
Cockrum v. Baumgartner green
ill · 1983
2 sentences

1988This court noted a similar paradox in Cockrum v. Baumgartner (1983), 95 Ill. 2d 193, 202 , which denied a parental claim for damages in a “wrongful birth” action.

1988This court noted a similar paradox in Cockrum v. Baumgartner (1983), 95 Ill.2d 193, 202 , which denied a parental claim for damages in a "wrongful birth" action.

11988–1988
People v. Mullinax green
illappct · 1979
1 sentence

1979(See People v. Mullinax (1979), 67 Ill.

11979–1979
Pinkstaff v. Pennsylvania Railroad green
ill · 1964
2 sentences

1978Co. (1964), 31 Ill. 2d 518 , 202 N.E.2d 512 ), defendants’ argument that the absence of a rate schedule left them without authority to pay plaintiff’s claims would make the opposite presumption regarding the appropriations act.

1978Co. (1964), 31 Ill. 2d 518 , 202 N.E.2d 512 ), defendants’ argument that the absence of a rate schedule left them without authority to pay plaintiff’s claims would make the opposite presumption regarding the appropriations act.

11978–1978
Williams v. Police Board of Chicago neutral
illappct · 1972
2 sentences

1978The lack of such authorities is expected in a situation involving a military or para-military institution such as the police department as an opposite rule could not prevail if the discipline necessarily inherent in such an operation is to be maintained.” 8 Ill.

1978App. 3d 345, 347 , 290 N.E.2d 669, 672 .

11978–1978
The PEOPLE v. Canaday green
ill · 1971
2 sentences

1977The majority of the court have failed to follow the opposite rule which was applied in People v. Canaday, 49 Ill. 2d 416 , 275 N.E.2d 356 , and People v. Brown, 36 Ill.

1977The majority of the court have failed to follow the opposite rule which was applied in People v. Canaday, 49 Ill. 2d 416 , 275 N.E.2d 356 , and People v. Brown, 36 Ill.

11977–1977
People v. Brown green
illappct · 1976
2 sentences

1977The majority of the court have failed to follow the opposite rule which was applied in People v. Canaday, 49 Ill.2d 416 , 275 N.E.2d 356 , and People v. Brown, 36 Ill.

1977The majority of the court have failed to follow the opposite rule which was applied in People v. Canaday, 49 Ill. 2d 416 , 275 N.E.2d 356 , and People v. Brown, 36 Ill.

11977–1977
Coursey v. Board Fire & Police Com'rs of Skokie green
illappct · 1967
2 sentences

1972As stated in Coursey v. Board of Fire & Police Commissioners (1967), 90 Ill.App.2d 31, 43 , 234 N.E.2d 339, 345 , "As a private individual Coursey did not have to submit to the examination, but as a policeman he did not have the privilege of refusing; having refused, he forfeited any right he had to be retained on the police force because his refusal was in conflict with his obligation as a policeman to obey the order of his commanding officer.” Thus, plaintiff’s theory is unavailing.

1972As stated in Coursey v. Board of Fire & Police Commissioners (1967), 90 Ill.App.2d 31, 43 , 234 N.E.2d 339, 345 , "As a private individual Coursey did not have to submit to the examination, but as a policeman he did not have the privilege of refusing; having refused, he forfeited any right he had to be retained on the police force because his refusal was in conflict with his obligation as a policeman to obey the order of his commanding officer.” Thus, plaintiff’s theory is unavailing.

11972–1972
Colbert v. Ashland Construction Co. green
va · 1940
2 sentences

1950The appellee cites the case of Colbert v. Ashland Construction Co. 176 Va. 500 , 11 S.E. 2d 612 , along with several other foreign cases in support of the opposite rule.

1950The appellee cites the case of Colbert v. Ashland Construction Co. 176 Va. 500 , 11 S.E. 2d 612 , along with several other foreign cases in support of the opposite rule.

11950–1950
Allen v. Edwards green
mass · 1883
1 sentence

1941Allen v. Edwards, 136 Mass. 138 ; Holt v. Libby, 80 Me. 329 , 14 Atl. 201 ; Boden v. Mier, 71 Neb. 191 , 98 N. W. 701 ; In re Milne’s Appeal, 99 Pa. 483 ; Luscher v. Security Trust Co., 178 Ky. 593 , 199 S. W. 613 ; In Re Schaefer’s Estate, 53 Cal. App. 493 , 200 Pac. 508 .

11941–1941
Milne's Appeal neutral
· 1882
1 sentence

1941Allen v. Edwards, 136 Mass. 138 ; Holt v. Libby, 80 Me. 329 , 14 Atl. 201 ; Boden v. Mier, 71 Neb. 191 , 98 N. W. 701 ; In re Milne’s Appeal, 99 Pa. 483 ; Luscher v. Security Trust Co., 178 Ky. 593 , 199 S. W. 613 ; In Re Schaefer’s Estate, 53 Cal. App. 493 , 200 Pac. 508 .

11941–1941
Boden v. Mier green
neb · 1904
11941–1941
Barnett v. Schaeffer green
calctapp · 1921
2 sentences

1941Allen v. Edwards, 136 Mass. 138 ; Holt v. Libby, 80 Me. 329 , 14 Atl. 201 ; Boden v. Mier, 71 Neb. 191 , 98 N. W. 701 ; In re Milne’s Appeal, 99 Pa. 483 ; Luscher v. Security Trust Co., 178 Ky. 593 , 199 S. W. 613 ; In Re Schaefer’s Estate, 53 Cal. App. 493 , 200 Pac. 508 .

1941Allen v. Edwards, 136 Mass. 138 ; Holt v. Libby, 80 Me. 329 , 14 Atl. 201 ; Boden v. Mier, 71 Neb. 191 , 98 N. W. 701 ; In re Milne’s Appeal, 99 Pa. 483 ; Luscher v. Security Trust Co., 178 Ky. 593 , 199 S. W. 613 ; In Re Schaefer’s Estate, 53 Cal. App. 493 , 200 Pac. 508 .

11941–1941
Holt v. Libby green
· 1888
11941–1941
Luscher v. Security Trust Co. green
kyctapp · 1918
11941–1941
Swindle v. Rogers neutral
ark · 1934
11937–1937
Waters Co. v. . Gerard green
· 1907
11929–1929
Hale v. Hale green
ill · 1893
11904–1904
Hayden v. Woods ex rel. Covell neutral
neb · 1884
11901–1901
Greenberg v. Whitcomb Lumber Co. green
· 1895
11899–1899
Frizell v. Cole neutral
ill · 1866
11896–1896
Lucan v. Cadwallader neutral
ill · 1885
11889–1889
Eckhart v. Irons neutral
ill · 1885
11889–1889
Chaplin v. Commissioners of Highways green
· 1888
11889–1889
Southern Express Co. v. Moon green
· 1863
11885–1885
Guyer v. Andrews neutral
ill · 1850
11876–1876
Hill v. Figley neutral
· 1860
11876–1876
Stoddard v. Forbes green
iowa · 1862
11871–1871
Johnson v. Harmon neutral
iowa · 1865
11871–1871
Fenouille v. Hamilton neutral
ala · 1859
11865–1865

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 720 ILCS 570/401 (8) IL § 720 ILCS 5/9-1 (3) IL § 730 ILCS 5/5-8-1 (3)

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