47 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1974–2026 7 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
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People v. Bowiegreen2 sentences2023“Where the record affirmatively indicates that the trial court did not remember or consider the crux of the defense when entering judgment, the defendant did not receive a fair trial.” People v. Simon, 2011 IL App (1st) 091197, ¶ 91 ; see People v. Bowie, 36 Ill. 2020“Where the record affirmatively indicates that the trial court did not remember or consider the crux of the defense when entering judgment, the defendant did not receive a fair trial.” Simon, 2011 IL App (1st) 091197, ¶ 91 (citing People v. Bowie, 36 Ill. | 5 | 21 |
People v. Simongreen2 sentences2023“Where the record affirmatively indicates that the trial court did not remember or consider the crux of the defense when entering judgment, the defendant did not receive a fair trial.” (Emphasis added.) Id. 2023“Where the record affirmatively indicates that the trial court did not remember or consider the crux of the defense when entering judgment, the defendant did not receive a fair trial.” People v. Simon, 2011 IL App (1st) 091197, ¶ 91 ; see People v. Bowie, 36 Ill. | 3 | 5 |
People v. Mitchellgreen2 sentences2020In Mitchell, our supreme court found that there was a due process violation where the trial court, in denying a motion to suppress a confession, - 17 - No. 1-17-0663 “erred in failing to recall and consider the crux of his defense at his motion to suppress [hearing], his testimony that he was not free to leave police custody.” 152 Ill. 2d at 321 . 2007App. 3d 177, 179 (1976), and People v. Mitchell, 152 Ill. 2d 274, 321 (1992), for the proposition that a judgment should be reversed if a trial judge does not recall facts that are in evidence and does not consider the crux of the defense when entering judgment. | 2 | 10 |
People v. Williamsgreen2 sentences2026People v. Williams, 2013 IL App (1st) 111116, ¶¶ 81-91 (collecting cases). 2020Our court reversed and remanded, explaining: “Where the record affirmatively indicates, as in the instant case, that the trial judge did not remember or consider the crux of the defense when entering judgment, we hold that defendant did not receive a fair trial.” Id. ¶ 55 In Williams, the only issue at trial was identification. 2013 IL App (1st) 111116, ¶ 4 . | 1 | 2 |
People v. Gonzalezgreen1 sentence2023See People v. Gonzalez, 142 Ill. 2d 481, 488 (1991). ¶ 78 At trial, the crux of defense expert Loftus’s testimony revolved around how unreliable eyewitness recollections are and how individuals can misrecognize a stranger as an acquaintance, since it is easier to perceive and remember an experience of an individual that one is acquainted with. | 1 | 1 |
People v. Schuitgreen1 sentence2023See also People v. Schuit, 2016 IL App (1st) 150312, ¶ 107 (finding that the trial court’s “minor misstatement” did not affect the basis for its ruling and did not result in a mistake in the decision-making process). | 1 | 1 |
Mutual of Omaha Life Insurance v. Executive Plaza, Inc.green1 sentence2022Id. at 190-91, 195 . ¶ 65 In reversing, the appellate court noted with approval the plaintiffs’ reliance on “a line of cases which hold that minimum interference with an easement appurtenant to a parking lot is - 21 - 2022 IL App (2d) 210250-U sufficient for the court to issue an injunction, even absent proof of harm.” Id. at 193 . | 1 | 1 |
Davis v. Patrickgreen2 sentences2007See Davis, 141 U.S. at 488 , 35 L. 2007See Davis, 141 U.S. at 488 , 35 L. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Illinois. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Palmateer v. International Harvester Co.
green
2 sentences1986As stated by the supreme court in Palmateer v. International Harvester Co. (1981), 85 Ill. 2d 124, 134 , 421 N.E.2d 876 , 880: “This complaint is less specific than it could be, but it informed IH of the crux of the claim and stated a cause of action. 1986As stated by the supreme court in Palmateer v. International Harvester Co. (1981), 85 Ill. 2d 124, 134 , 421 N.E.2d 876 , 880: “This complaint is less specific than it could be, but it informed IH of the crux of the claim and stated a cause of action. | 3 | 1985–1988 |
VonHoldt v. Barba & Barba Construction, Inc.
green
2 sentences1999It relies on VonHoldt v. Barba & Barba Construction, Inc., 175 Ill. 2d 426 , 677 N.E.2d 836 (1997), Zielinski v. Miller, 277 Ill. 1999It relies on VonHoldt v. Barba & Barba Construction, Inc., 175 Ill. 2d 426 , 677 N.E.2d 836 (1997), Zielinski v. Miller, 277 Ill. | 2 | 1999–1999 |
Zielinski v. Miller
green
2 sentences1999It relies on VonHoldt v. Barba & Barba Construction, Inc., 175 Ill. 2d 426 , 677 N.E.2d 836 (1997), Zielinski v. Miller, 277 Ill. 1999It relies on VonHoldt v. Barba & Barba Construction, Inc. , 175 Ill. 2d 426 , 677 N.E.2d 836 (1997), Zielinski v. Miller , 277 Ill. | 2 | 1999–1999 |
People v. Hudson
green
2 sentences1974DEFENDANT: Yes.” In People v. Bauswell, 12 Ill.App.3d 35 , 297 N.E.2d 389 , upon a very similar but not identical record, this court quoted with approval from People v. Hudson, 7 Ill.App.3d 800 , 288 N.E.2d 533 , as follows: “‘The crux of the requirement of Rule 402(a)(1) is understanding. 1974DEFENDANT: Yes.” In People v. Bauswell, 12 Ill.App.3d 35 , 297 N.E.2d 389 , upon a very similar but not identical record, this court quoted with approval from People v. Hudson, 7 Ill.App.3d 800 , 288 N.E.2d 533 , as follows: “‘The crux of the requirement of Rule 402(a)(1) is understanding. | 2 | 1974–1974 |
Miller v. Alabama
green
1 sentence2025Petitioner raised a single issue: an as-applied challenge to his mandatory life sentence under the proportionate penalties clause. ¶ 30 The crux of his claim is that, in sentencing him to mandatory natural life, the trial court was precluded from considering his “youthful age of 19,” the “transient qualities” that age entailed, his “emotional shock during childhood,” and his “rehabilitative potential.” Petitioner -8- No. 1-23-1294 further alleged that Miller v. Alabama, 567 U.S. 460 (2012), established cause for his failure to raise this claim earlier. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
In re Marriage of Roepenack
green
1 sentence2019App. 3d at 698 ; Roepenack, 2012 IL App (3d) 110198, ¶ 44 . ¶ 95 In this case, the trial court’s error was not outcome determinative, for several reasons. 40 First, Dr. Bolton was allowed to testify about her “understanding” of the treatment plan based upon her consultation with Dr. Thomas, and she explicitly testified that the treatments she ordered were “based on Dr. Farrell and Dr. Thomas’ recommendations.” Thus, the Balagani defendants got the crux of their defense before the jury, even if Dr. Bolton was barred from testifying specifically about what Dr. Thomas had told her. | 1 | 2019–2019 |
People v. Roman
green
1 sentence2019People v. Roman, 2013 IL App (1st) 102853, ¶¶ 21-24 . | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Johnson v. RETIREMENT BD. OF POLICEMEN'S ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND
green
2 sentences2018The crux of the inquiry is not whether the officer was injured " by [the] act of duty" but instead whether the injury occurred " ' in the performance of an act of duty .' " (Emphasis in original.) Johnson , 114 Ill.2d at 522 , 104 Ill.Dec. 221 , 502 N.E.2d 718 (quoting Ill. 2018The crux of the inquiry is not whether the officer was injured " by [the] act of duty" but instead whether the injury occurred " ' in the performance of an act of duty .' " (Emphasis in original.) Johnson , 114 Ill.2d at 522 , 104 Ill.Dec. 221 , 502 N.E.2d 718 (quoting Ill. | 1 | 2018–2018 |
People v. Morgan
green
1 sentence1992(See also People v. Morgan (1976), 44 Ill. | 1 | 1992–1992 |
Petrik v. Monarch Printing Corp.
green
1 sentence1989App. 3d at 6-10 , 493 N.E.2d at 620-23 .) The amended complaint does inform the defendant of the crux of the claim (Hinthorn, 119 Ill. 2d at 532 , 519 N.E.2d at 912 ) and sufficiently alleges a cause of action. | 1 | 1989–1989 |
Hinthorn v. Roland's of Bloomington, Inc.
green
2 sentences1989App. 3d at 6-10 , 493 N.E.2d at 620-23 .) The amended complaint does inform the defendant of the crux of the claim (Hinthorn, 119 Ill. 2d at 532 , 519 N.E.2d at 912 ) and sufficiently alleges a cause of action. 1989App. 3d at 6-10 , 493 N.E.2d at 620-23 .) The amended complaint does inform the defendant of the crux of the claim (Hinthorn, 119 Ill. 2d at 532 , 519 N.E.2d at 912 ) and sufficiently alleges a cause of action. | 1 | 1989–1989 |
Fitzgerald v. Chicago Title & Trust Co.
green
2 sentences1985(Fitzgerald v. Chicago Title & Trust Co. (1978), 72 Ill. 2d 179, 187 , 380 N.E.2d 790 .) Lack of specificity is not necessarily grounds for dismissing a complaint if the crux of the claim is stated. 1985(Fitzgerald v. Chicago Title & Trust Co. (1978), 72 Ill. 2d 179, 187 , 380 N.E.2d 790 .) Lack of specificity is not necessarily grounds for dismissing a complaint if the crux of the claim is stated. | 1 | 1985–1985 |
People v. Knippenberg
green
1 sentence1981Nor can this error be considered as harmless beyond a reasonable doubt (People v. Knippenberg (1977), 66 Ill. 2d 276, 287 , 362 N.E.2d 681 , 685-86), as it reached the crux of the defense offered in this case, i.e., whether defendant was credible and justified in stabbing and killing Glenn Marshall or whether the degree of the offense should have been reduced. | 1 | 1981–1981 |
Nabozny v. Barnhill
green
1 sentence1980The defense argues that the correct standard to be applied in this case would be that set forth in Nabozny v. Barnhill (1975), 31 Ill. | 1 | 1980–1980 |
Huey v. Huey
green
1 sentence1976(Nye v. Nye, 411 Ill. 408 , 105 N.E.2d 300 .) In a recent appellate decision, Huey v. Huey, 25 Ill. | 1 | 1976–1976 |
Nye v. Nye
green
2 sentences1976(Nye v. Nye, 411 Ill. 408 , 105 N.E.2d 300 .) In a recent appellate decision, Huey v. Huey, 25 Ill. 1976(Nye v. Nye, 411 Ill. 408 , 105 N.E.2d 300 .) In a recent appellate decision, Huey v. Huey, 25 Ill. | 1 | 1976–1976 |
People v. Bauswell
neutral
2 sentences1974DEFENDANT: Yes.” In People v. Bauswell, 12 Ill.App.3d 35 , 297 N.E.2d 389 , upon a very similar but not identical record, this court quoted with approval from People v. Hudson, 7 Ill.App.3d 800 , 288 N.E.2d 533 , as follows: “‘The crux of the requirement of Rule 402(a)(1) is understanding. 1974DEFENDANT: Yes.” In People v. Bauswell, 12 Ill.App.3d 35 , 297 N.E.2d 389 , upon a very similar but not identical record, this court quoted with approval from People v. Hudson, 7 Ill.App.3d 800 , 288 N.E.2d 533 , as follows: “‘The crux of the requirement of Rule 402(a)(1) is understanding. | 1 | 1974–1974 |
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.
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.