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protection privilege in Illinois

52 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1873–2024 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 (16)

CaseFollowedCited
United States v. Moniagreen
scotus · 1943 · cited in 4 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2010–2011
2 sentences

2010If, therefore, he desires the protection of the privilege, he must claim it or he will not be considered to have been ‘compelled’ within the meaning of the [ajmendment.” United States v. Monia, 317 U.S. 424, 427 , 87 L.

2010If, therefore, he desires the protection of the privilege, he must claim it or he will not be considered to have been ‘compelled’ within the meaning of the [ajmendment.” United States v. Monia, 317 U.S. 424, 427 , 87 L.

44
People v. Gionisgreen
cal · 1995 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2017–2018
2 sentences

2018Wigmore, Evidence § 2304, at 587 (McNaughton rev. ed. 1961); see also 1 Kenneth S. Broun et al., McCormick on Evidence § 88 n.3, at 540 (7th ed. 2013) (“Of course, statements made after the employment is declined are not privileged.”); People v. Gionis, 892 P.2d 1199, 1207 (Cal. 1995) (collecting cases and observing that “authorities in other jurisdictions appear to uniformly hold that the attorney-client privilege does not protect statements made after an attorney declines employment”).

2018Wigmore, Evidence § 2304, at 587 (McNaughton rev. ed. 1961); see also 1 Kenneth S. Broun et al., McCormick on Evidence § 88 n.3, at 540 (7th ed. 2013) (“Of course, statements made after the employment is declined are not privileged.”); People v. Gionis, 892 P.2d 1199, 1207 (Cal. 1995) (collecting cases and observing that “authorities in other jurisdictions appear to uniformly hold that the attorney-client privilege does not protect statements made after an attorney declines employment”).

23
Hoffman v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1951 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1979–2010
2 sentences

2010Ed. 1118, 1124 , 71 S. Ct. 814, 818 (1951) (cautioning that, in establishing his claim to the fifth amendment privilege, a witness should not be “compelled to surrender the very protection which the privilege is designed to guarantee”).

2010See Hoffman v. United States, 341 U.S. 479, 486 , 71 S.Ct. 814, 818 , 95 L.Ed. 1118, 1124 (1951) (cautioning that, in establishing his claim to the fifth amendment privilege, a witness should not be *816 "compelled to surrender the very protection which the privilege is designed to guarantee").

23
People v. Fieldsgreen
nyappdiv · 1972 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014But we are reluctant to require courts to inquire into the quality of a marriage beyond examining whether the marriage was for purposes of disqualifying a witness.” Glover v. State, 836 N.E.2d 414, 419 (Ind. 2005) (citing Lilley, 581 F.2d at 189 , People v. Fields, 328 N.Y.S.2d 542, 544-45 (N.Y.

2014But we are reluctant to require courts to inquire into the quality of a marriage beyond examining whether the marriage was for purposes of disqualifying a witness.” Glover v. State, 836 N.E.2d 414, 419 (Ind. 2005) (citing Lilley, 581 F.2d at 189 , People v. Fields, 328 N.Y.S.2d 542, 544-45 (N.Y.

22
In the Matter of Grand Jury Empanelled October 18, 1979. Appeal of Witness (Malfitano)green
ca3 · 1980 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Ct. App. 1992) (per curiam) (“The courts will not engage in an after-the-fact analysis of whether a statement is ‘incidental to’ or ‘because of’ the marital relationship, because a married couple, and each of them, should be secure in the knowledge that their private communications are exactly that—private.”); United States v. Sims, 755 F.2d 1239 , 1243 n.3 (6th Cir. 1985) (“We do not believe that courts can or should assess the social worthiness of particular marriages or the need of particular marriages for the protection of the privilege.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.)); United States

2014Ct. App. 1992) (per curiam) (“The courts will not engage in an after-the-fact analysis of whether a statement is ‘incidental to’ or ‘because of’ the marital relationship, because a married couple, and each of them, should be secure in the knowledge that their private communications are exactly that—private.”); United States v. Sims, 755 F.2d 1239 , 1243 n.3 (6th Cir. 1985) (“We do not believe that - 19 - courts can or should assess the social worthiness of particular marriages or the need of particular marriages for the protection of the privilege.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.)); United

22
United States v. Cornell Byrdgreen
ca7 · 1985 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Ct. App. 1992) (per curiam) (“The courts will not engage in an after-the-fact analysis of whether a statement is ‘incidental to’ or ‘because of’ the marital relationship, because a married couple, and each of them, should be secure in the knowledge that their private communications are exactly that—private.”); United States v. Sims, 755 F.2d 1239 , 1243 n.3 (6th Cir. 1985) (“We do not believe that courts can or should assess the social worthiness of particular marriages or the need of particular marriages for the protection of the privilege.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.)); United States

2014Ct. App. 1992) (per curiam) (“The courts will not engage in an after-the-fact analysis of whether a statement is ‘incidental to’ or ‘because of’ the marital relationship, because a married couple, and each of them, should be secure in the knowledge that their private communications are exactly that—private.”); United States v. Sims, 755 F.2d 1239 , 1243 n.3 (6th Cir. 1985) (“We do not believe that - 19 - courts can or should assess the social worthiness of particular marriages or the need of particular marriages for the protection of the privilege.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.)); United

22
United States v. Camille T. Lilleygreen
ca8 · 1978 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Ct. App. 1992) (per curiam) (“The courts will not engage in an after-the-fact analysis of whether a statement is ‘incidental to’ or ‘because of’ the marital relationship, because a married couple, and each of them, should be secure in the knowledge that their private communications are exactly that—private.”); United States v. Sims, 755 F.2d 1239 , 1243 n.3 (6th Cir. 1985) (“We do not believe that courts can or should assess the social worthiness of particular marriages or the need of particular marriages for the protection of the privilege.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.)); United States

2014Ct. App. 1992) (per curiam) (“The courts will not engage in an after-the-fact analysis of whether a statement is ‘incidental to’ or ‘because of’ the marital relationship, because a married couple, and each of them, should be secure in the knowledge that their private communications are exactly that—private.”); United States v. Sims, 755 F.2d 1239 , 1243 n.3 (6th Cir. 1985) (“We do not believe that - 19 - courts can or should assess the social worthiness of particular marriages or the need of particular marriages for the protection of the privilege.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.)); United

22
Glover v. Stategreen
ind · 2005 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014But we are reluctant to require courts to inquire into the quality of a marriage beyond examining whether the marriage was for purposes of disqualifying a witness.” Glover v. State, 836 N.E.2d 414, 419 (Ind. 2005) (citing Lilley, 581 F.2d at 189 , People v. Fields, 328 N.Y.S.2d 542, 544-45 (N.Y.

2014But we are reluctant to require courts to inquire into the quality of a marriage beyond examining whether the marriage was for purposes of disqualifying a witness.” Glover v. State, 836 N.E.2d 414, 419 (Ind. 2005) (citing Lilley, 581 F.2d at 189 , People v. Fields, 328 N.Y.S.2d 542, 544-45 (N.Y.

22
People v. Snowgreen
illappct · 2010 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011If, therefore, he desires the protection of the privilege, he must claim it or he will not be considered to have been “compelled” within the meaning of the Amendment.’ ” People v. Snow, 403 Ill.

2011If, therefore, he desires the protection of the privilege, he must claim it or he will not be considered to have been "compelled" within the meaning of the Amendment.' " People v. Snow, 403 Ill.

22
In Re Marriage of Batesgreen
ill · 2004 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See Bates, 212 Ill. 2d at 517 (allowing the appellate court judgment to stand where the petitioner “fail[ed] to give this court an adequate basis to grant her relief on this issue”). (2) Whether the Court of Claims Has Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Plaintiffs’ Claims in Tort Defendant claims the protection of the doctrine of sovereign immunity.

2008See Bates, 212 Ill.2d at 517 , 289 Ill.Dec. 218 , 819 N.E.2d 714 (allowing the appellate court judgment to stand where the petitioner "fail[ed] to give this court an adequate basis to grant her relief on this issue"). (2) Whether the Court of Claims Has Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Plaintiffs' Claims in Tort Defendant claims the protection of the doctrine of sovereign immunity.

22
Yip v. Paganogreen
njd · 1985 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See also Yip, 606 F. Supp. at 1571 (“it is not necessary that a witness be subpoenaed in order to receive the protection of the privilege” and it is “irrelevant” that a defendant’s statement was not made in response to a specific question).

2005See also Yip, 606 F.Supp. at 1571 ("it is not necessary that a witness be subpoenaed in order to receive the protection of the privilege" and it is "irrelevant" that a defendant's statement was not made in response to a specific question).

22
Waste Management, Inc. v. International Surplus Lines Insurancegreen
ill · 1991 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024In Illinois there is “a strong policy of encouraging disclosure, with an eye toward ascertaining that truth which is essential to the proper disposition of a lawsuit.” Waste Management, Inc. v. International Surplus Lines Insurance Co., 144 Ill. 2d 178, 190 (1991). 7 No. 1-23-1958 ¶ 23 Further, “courts limit the protection of the privilege, especially in a corporate context where broad privilege would effectively make most relevant material immune from discovery.” Claxton v. Thackston, 201 Ill.

11
Claxton v. Thackstongreen
illappct · 1990 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024In Illinois there is “a strong policy of encouraging disclosure, with an eye toward ascertaining that truth which is essential to the proper disposition of a lawsuit.” Waste Management, Inc. v. International Surplus Lines Insurance Co., 144 Ill. 2d 178, 190 (1991). 7 No. 1-23-1958 ¶ 23 Further, “courts limit the protection of the privilege, especially in a corporate context where broad privilege would effectively make most relevant material immune from discovery.” Claxton v. Thackston, 201 Ill.

11
Albertson v. Raboffgreen
cal · 1956 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012We adopted the reasoning of the California Supreme Court in Albertson v. Raboff, 295 P.2d 405, 409 (Cal. 1956), which stated that it would be incongruous to apply a privilege to statements made in a lawsuit, but withdraw the protection of the privilege where a litigant publishes only the fact that he has brought the suit, particularly where he is authorized by statute to make that publication. ¶ 15 The recording of a lien is readily distinguishable from the publishing of a lis pendens notice.

11
Gerrity v. Beattygreen
ill · 1978 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993See Gerrity, 71 Ill.2d at 51 , 15 Ill.Dec. 639 , 373 N.E.2d 1323 (immunity protects teacher's disciplinary and supervisory authority).

1993See Gerrity, 71 Ill. 2d at 51 (immunity protects teacher’s disciplinary and supervisory authority).

11
Washburn v. Beckergreen
illappct · 1989 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
1 sentence

1990See Washburn, 186 Ill.

11

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 (44)

CaseCitedYears
Radiac Abrasives, Inc. v. Diamond Technology, Inc. green
illappct · 1988
2 sentences

2024And “[g]ood-faith consultations with attorneys by clients who are uncertain about the legal implications of a proposed course of action are entitled to the protection of the privilege, even if that action should later be held ¶ 34 - improper.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Id.

1992North Pacific Lumber Co. v. Unis (1978), 282 Or. 457, 464 , 579 P.2d 1291, 1295 .” Radiac Abrasives, Inc. v. Diamond Technology, Inc. (1988), 177 Ill.

21992–2024
In Re Segall green
ill · 1987
2 sentences

2020The Segall court reasoned: “[a] party, having employed counsel to act as an intermediary between himself and opposing counsel, does not lose the protection of the rule merely because opposing counsel is also a party to the litigation.” Id.

2020The Segall court reasoned: “[a] party, having employed counsel to act as an intermediary between himself and opposing counsel, does not lose the protection of the rule merely because opposing counsel is also a party to the litigation.” Id.

22020–2020
United States v. Daniel B. Sims green
ca6 · 1985
2 sentences

2014Ct. App. 1992) (per curiam) (“The courts will not engage in an after-the-fact analysis of whether a statement is ‘incidental to’ or ‘because of’ the marital relationship, because a married couple, and each of them, should be secure in the knowledge that their private communications are exactly that—private.”); United States v. Sims, 755 F.2d 1239 , 1243 n.3 (6th Cir. 1985) (“We do not believe that courts can or should assess the social worthiness of particular marriages or the need of particular marriages for the protection of the privilege.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.)); United States

2014Ct. App. 1992) (per curiam) (“The courts will not engage in an after-the-fact analysis of whether a statement is ‘incidental to’ or ‘because of’ the marital relationship, because a married couple, and each of them, should be secure in the knowledge that their private communications are exactly that—private.”); United States v. Sims, 755 F.2d 1239 , 1243 n.3 (6th Cir. 1985) (“We do not believe that - 19 - courts can or should assess the social worthiness of particular marriages or the need of particular marriages for the protection of the privilege.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.)); United

22014–2014
In Re Detention of Varner green
illappct · 2000
2 sentences

2000Varner, 315 Ill.

2000Varner , 315 Ill.

22000–2000
Frye v. Medicare-Glaser Corp. green
ill · 1992
2 sentences

2000Conversely, Osco maintains that pursuant to our supreme court's decision in Frye v. Medicare-Glaser Corp. , 153 Ill. 2d 26 (1992), it was protected by the doctrine.

2000Conversely, Oseo maintains that pursuant to our supreme court’s decision in Frye v. Medicare-Glaser Corp., 153 Ill. 2d 26 (1992), it was protected by the doctrine.

22000–2000
Smith v. Jones green
ill · 1986
2 sentences

1994Such an allegation does not deprive the defendants of the protection of the bar of sovereign immunity.” (Smith, 113 Ill. 2d at 132-33 , 497 N.E.2d at 741 .) In the instant case, however, petitioners alleged more than a breach of contract.

1994Such an allegation does not deprive the defendants of the protection of the bar of sovereign immunity.” (Smith, 113 Ill. 2d at 132-33 , 497 N.E.2d at 741 .) In the instant case, however, petitioners alleged more than a breach of contract.

21992–1994
State Ex Rel. North Pacific Lumber Co. v. Unis green
or · 1978
2 sentences

1992North Pacific Lumber Co. v. Unis (1978), 282 Or. 457, 464 , 579 P.2d 1291, 1295 .” Radiac Abrasives, Inc. v. Diamond Technology, Inc. (1988), 177 Ill.

1992North Pacific Lumber Co. v. Unis (1978), 282 Or. 457, 464 , 579 P.2d 1291, 1295 .” Radiac Abrasives, Inc. v. Diamond Technology, Inc. (1988), 177 Ill.

21988–1992
Keller v. Hicks neutral
cal · 1863
2 sentences

1934Municipal warrants, though negotiable in form, are non-negotiable in fact, hence they are not within the protection of the rule which guards commercial paper. ’ To the same effect, is Keller v. Hicks, 22 Cal. 457 ; 83 Am.

1904Municipal warrants, though negotiable in form, are non-negotiable in fact, hence they are not within the protection of the rule which guards commercial paper.” To the same effect is Keller v. Hicks, 22 Cal. 457 ; 83 Am.

21904–1934
Green v. Chicago Board of Education green
illappct · 2011
1 sentence

2015In a case on point and similar to the case at bar, Green v. Chicago Board of Education, 407 Ill.

12015–2015
Minnesota v. Murphy green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2009Murphy, 465 U.S. at 427 , 79 L.

2009Murphy, 465 U.S. at 427 , 79 L.

12009–2009
Belden Corp. v. InterNorth, Inc. green
illappct · 1980
1 sentence

1995(See, e.g., Belden Corp. v. InterNorth Corp., 90 Ill.

11995–1995
People, Ex Rel. Moll v. Danziger green
mich · 1927
2 sentences

1992Moll v. Danziger (1927), 238 Mich. 39 , 213 N.W. 448 .

1992Moll v. Danziger (1927), 238 Mich. 39 , 213 N.W. 448 .

11992–1992
Ashe v. Hatfield green
illappct · 1973
1 sentence

1991(Ashe, 13 Ill.

11991–1991
Barth v. Board of Education of City of Chicago green
illappct · 1986
1 sentence

1991App. 3d 266 , 490 N.E.2d 77 , for the proposition that a municipality or its employees will lose the protection of the immunity provisions if they engage in acts based upon corrupt or malicious motives or willful and wanton misconduct.

11991–1991
Shatkin Investment Corp. v. Connelly green
illappct · 1984
11990–1990
Consolidation Coal Co. v. Bucyrus-Erie Co. green
ill · 1982
11990–1990
Hicklin v. Orbeck green
scotus · 1978
11984–1984
People v. Dalton green
ill · 1982
11984–1984
Campbell v. New York Evening Post, Inc. green
ny · 1927
11980–1980
In re Delehanty green
nyappdiv · 1952
11979–1979
In re Delehanty green
nysupct · 1952
11979–1979
In re Delehanty green
ny · 1952
11979–1979
Levine v. Bornstein green
nysupct · 1958
11978–1978
Counselman v. Hitchcock green
scotus · 1892
11977–1977
Schmerber v. California green
scotus · 1966
11977–1977
Giberson v. Ford Motor Company green
mo · 1974
11974–1974
Darryl v. Ford Motor Company green
tex · 1969
11974–1974
Moss v. Polyco, Inc. green
okla · 1974
11974–1974
Winnett v. Winnett green
ill · 1974
11974–1974
Jones v. Hutchinson Manufacturing, Inc. green
kyctapphigh · 1973
11974–1974
Elmore v. American Motors Corp. green
cal · 1969
11974–1974
Howes v. Hansen green
wis · 1972
11974–1974
Mieher v. Brown green
ill · 1973
11974–1974
Mieher v. Brown green
illappct · 1972
11974–1974
Oklahoma Press Publishing Co. v. Walling green
scotus · 1946
11973–1973
Illinois Crime Investigating Commission v. Buccieri green
ill · 1967
11973–1973
Glenn v. the People green
ill · 1956
11964–1964
The PEOPLE v. Milligan green
ill · 1963
11964–1964
Brown v. the People green
ill · 1956
11964–1964
People v. Edge green
ill · 1950
11958–1958

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-615 (4) IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-619 (4) IL § 720 ILCS 5/9-1 (3) IL § 725 ILCS 5/115-10.6 (3) IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-619.1 (3) IL § 735 ILCS 5/8-803 (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

CA 107 (1881–2026) NY 99 (1840–2026) PA 60 (1853–2026) IL 52 (1873–2024) TX 48 (1885–2025) AL 44 (1866–2018) NJ 40 (1830–2026) IN 37 (1872–2024) CT 34 (1920–2023) MD 32 (1878–2014) NC 29 (1891–2025) VA 28 (1919–2024) WA 27 (1912–2026) FL 26 (1917–2020) WI 26 (1888–2018) MO 25 (1889–2024) MA 21 (1869–2025) MN 21 (1925–2025) DC 20 (1972–2025) OH 19 (1907–2024) OR 18 (1875–2020) LA 17 (1940–2008) KS 16 (1913–2005) AZ 15 (1965–2017) KY 15 (1916–2021) MI 15 (1963–2022) DE 14 (1952–2022) NM 14 (1964–2023) SD 13 (1972–2015) GA 13 (1884–2019) CO 13 (1927–2025) AK 12 (1972–2025) OK 12 (1912–2016) IA 12 (1922–2022) NE 11 (1899–2016) SC 11 (1884–2025) ND 11 (1897–2023) WV 10 (1875–2019) MS 9 (1970–2017) AR 9 (1882–2012) ME 9 (1984–2017) TN 8 (1953–2024) WY 8 (1923–2021) ID 7 (1971–2020) RI 6 (1962–2007) VT 5 (1920–1996) NH 5 (1981–2021) HI 5 (1947–2008) NV 4 (1923–2020) UT 4 (1922–2020) MT 4 (1977–1999) PR 3 (1953–1969)

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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