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fact-intensive inquiry in Illinois

47 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 2004–2026 15 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 (21)

CaseFollowedCited
Zahl v. Krupagreen
illappct · 2006 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2007–2019
2 sentences

2019Id. 15 No. 1-18-2433 ¶ 47 While agency itself is a legal concept, “the existence and scope of an agency relationship is a fact-intensive inquiry” generally reserved for the trier of fact, “unless the parties’ relationship is so clear so as to be undisputed.” Zahl v. Krupa, 365 Ill.

2007See Zahl v. Krupa, 365 Ill.

33
Lamb-Rosenfeldt v. Burke Medical Groupgreen
illappct · 2012 · cited in 3 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016“The focus of this factor is whether or not ‘the patient knows, or should have known, that the physician is an independent contractor.’ ” Lamb-Rosenfeldt, 2012 IL App (1st) 101558, ¶ 26 (quoting Gilbert, 156 Ill. 2d at 524 ). ¶ 52 It is undisputed that NMH holds itself out as a “full service hospital.” More relevant to this case, however, are the facts showing that NMH also promotes itself as a community-oriented hospital that collaborates with neighborhood centers, including Erie, to make quality health care available to those in need.

2016“The focus of this factor is whether or not ‘the patient knows, or should have known, that the physician is an independent contractor.’ ” Lamb-Rosenfeldt, 2012 IL App (1st) 101558, ¶ 26 (quoting Gilbert, 156 Ill. 2d at 524 ). ¶ 52 It is undisputed that NMH holds itself out as a “full service hospital.” More relevant to this case, however, are the facts showing that NMH also promotes itself as a community-oriented hospital that collaborates with neighborhood centers, including Erie, to make quality health care available to those in need.

33
McRoberts v. Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc.green
illappct · 2006 · cited in 5 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2021–2025
2 sentences

2025Holding, Inc., 365 Ill.

2022Id.

25
In Re Marriage of Tietzgreen
illappct · 1992 · cited in 4 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2014–2026
2 sentences

2026Id. ¶ 72 The decision of whether dissipation has occurred is a fact intensive inquiry that depends upon the unique facts of each individual case and often calls upon the trial court to make a credibility determination as to the explanation given by the party charged with dissipation on how the marital funds were used.

2023Id. ¶ 85 The decision of whether dissipation has occurred is a fact intensive inquiry that depends upon the unique facts of each individual case and often calls upon the trial court to make a credibility determination as to the explanation given by the party charged with dissipation on how the marital funds were used.

24
Tomra Hinkle, a Minor, by Patricia Hinkle, Her Mother and Next Friend, and Patricia Hinkle and Thomas Hinkle, Individually v. William Henderson, M.D.green
ca7 · 1998 · cited in 4 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2004–2006
2 sentences

2006In other words, the trial court's determination of a plaintiff's lack of diligence "is a fact-intensive inquiry suited to balancing, not bright lines." Hinkle, 135 F.3d at 524 .

2006In other words, the trial court’s determination of a plaintiffs lack of diligence “is a fact-intensive inquiry suited to balancing, not bright lines.” Hinkle, 135 F.3d at 524 .

24
In re Marriage of Browngreen
illappct · 2015 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2023–2026
2 sentences

2026See Brown, 2015 IL App (5th) 140062, ¶ 59 ; Tietz, 238 Ill. 27 App. 3d at 983-84.

2023See Brown, 2015 IL App (5th) 140062, ¶ 59 ; Tietz, 238 Ill.

22
McNamee v. Sandoregreen
illappct · 2007 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2019–2021
2 sentences

2021Summers also stated that his “team from Taipei” was involved in negotiating the CSA. ¶ 56 “While agency is a legal concept, the existence and scope of an agency relationship is a fact-intensive inquiry reserved for the finder of fact unless the parties’ relationship is so clear as to be undisputed.” McNamee v. Sandore, 373 Ill.

2019App. 3d 653, 661 (2006); McNamee v. Sandore, 373 Ill.

22
Marshall & Huschart Machinery Co. v. Department of Revenuegreen
ill · 1960 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013Marshall & Huschart Machinery Co. v. Department of Revenue, 18 Ill. 2d 496, 501 (1960). ¶ 32 In sum, there is a wealth of precedent that, under the Retailers’ Occupation Tax Act, whether the taxable “business of selling” is being carried on requires a fact-intensive inquiry, to determine “each case according to the facts.” See Ex-Cell-O, 383 Ill. at 321-22 .

2013Marshall & Huschart Machinery Co. v. Department of Revenue, 18 Ill. 2d 496, 501 (1960). ¶ 32 In sum, there is a wealth of precedent that, under the Retailers’ Occupation Tax Act, whether the taxable “business of selling” is being carried on requires a fact-intensive inquiry, to determine “each case according to the facts.” See Ex-Cell-O, 383 Ill. at 321-22 .

22
In Re Grand Jury Subpoena, Dated April 18, 2003, John Doe v. United Statesgreen
ca9 · 2004 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010Ed. 2d at 56 , 96 S. Ct. at 1581 ; see also In re Grand Jury Subpoena, Dated April 18, 2003, 383 F.3d 905, 909 (9th Cir. 2004) (In re 2003 Grand Jury Subpoena) (“Whether the act of production has a testimonial aspect sufficient to attract Fifth Amendment protection is a fact-intensive inquiry”).

2010Fisher, 425 U.S. at 410 , 96 S.Ct. at 1581 , 48 L.Ed.2d at 56 ; see also In re Grand Jury Subpoena, Dated April 18, 2003, 383 F.3d 905, 909 (9th Cir.2004) *812 ( In re 2003 Grand Jury Subpoena ) ("Whether the act of production has a testimonial aspect sufficient to attract Fifth Amendment protection is a fact-intensive inquiry").

22
Sollami v. Eatongreen
ill · 2002 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See Sollami, 201 Ill. 2d at 14 (citing the use of the trampoline in disregard of the warnings as a factor in determining the obviousness of the risk).

2009See Sollami, 201 Ill.2d at 14 , 265 Ill.Dec. 177 , 772 N.E.2d 215 (citing the use of the trampoline in disregard of the warnings as a factor in determining the obviousness of the risk).

22
Ex-Cell-O Corp. v. McKibbingreen
ill · 1943 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2013–2025
2 sentences

2025(West 2012)), determining whether a taxable “business of selling” is being conducted “requires a fact-intensive inquiry, to determine ‘each case according to the facts.’ ” Hartney Fuel Oil Co., 2013 IL 115130, ¶ 32 (quoting Ex- Cell-O Corp. v. McKibbin, 383 Ill. 316, 321-22 (1943)).

2013Marshall & Huschart Machinery Co. v. Department of Revenue, 18 Ill. 2d 496, 501 (1960). ¶ 32 In sum, there is a wealth of precedent that, under the Retailers’ Occupation Tax Act, whether the taxable “business of selling” is being carried on requires a fact-intensive inquiry, to determine “each case according to the facts.” See Ex-Cell-O, 383 Ill. at 321-22 .

12
Hartney Fuel Oil Company v. Board of Trustees of the Village of Forest View, etc.green
ill · 2013 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025(West 2012)), determining whether a taxable “business of selling” is being conducted “requires a fact-intensive inquiry, to determine ‘each case according to the facts.’ ” Hartney Fuel Oil Co., 2013 IL 115130, ¶ 32 (quoting Ex- Cell-O Corp. v. McKibbin, 383 Ill. 316, 321-22 (1943)).

11
People v. Trzeciakgreen
ill · 2013 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See Trzeciak, 2013 IL 114491, ¶ 51 (“Whether a particular communication is privileged as having been made in reliance upon the marital confidence depends on the nature and form of the communication and the circumstances immediately surrounding its making.

11
Rockford Financial Systems, Inc. v. Borgettigreen
illappct · 2010 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Applying what is in actuality “a de novo review of a fact- intensive inquiry suited not to bright lines but to balancing leads to nothing more than an - 10 - 2021 IL App (2d) 191059-U imposition of this court’s judgment over that of the trial court.” Rockford Financial Systems, Inc. v. Borgetti, 403 Ill.

11
In Re Marriage of Berkgreen
illappct · 1991 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Because of the fact- intensive inquiry, there is no bright-line test, and “therefore, citation to and discussion of prior removal cases is of little value.” In re Marriage of Berk, 215 Ill.

11
In Re Marriage of Johnsongreen
illappct · 2004 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020App. 3d 459, 465-66 (1991). 3 Moreover, “rarely will the facts and circumstances in two separate removal cases be comparable.” In re Marriage of Johnson, 352 Ill.

11
United States v. Arvizugreen
scotus · 2002 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016United States v. Arvizu, 534 U.S. 266, 273 (2002); People v. Timmsen, 2016 IL 118181, ¶ 14 .

11
Evitts v. DaimlerChrysler Motors Corp.green
illappct · 2005 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
11
Hollywood Trucking, Inc. v. Wattersgreen
illappct · 2008 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
11
Cropmate Co. v. Industrial Commissiongreen
illappct · 2000 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
11
Roberson v. INDUSTRIAL COM'Ngreen
ill · 2007 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (15)

CaseCitedYears
In re Marriage of Dhillon green
illappct · 2014
2 sentences

2026“The issue of dissipation is generally a fact-intensive inquiry that calls upon the trial court to make a credibility determination as to the explanation given by the spouse charged with dissipation as to how the funds were used.” In re Marriage of Dhillon, 2014 IL App (3d) 130653, ¶ 36 .

2016This is “generally a fact-intensive inquiry that calls upon the trial court to make a credibility determination as to the explanation given by the spouse charged with dissipation as to how the funds were used.” Dhillon, 2014 IL App (3d) 130653, ¶ 36 .

32016–2026
Gilbert v. Sycamore Municipal Hospital green
ill · 1993
2 sentences

2016App. 3d 636, 651 (2007) (“While agency is a legal concept, the existence and scope of an agency relationship is a fact-intensive inquiry reserved for the finder of fact unless the parties’ relationship is so clear as to be undisputed.”). ¶ 51 As stated, the first two elements of apparent authority require a showing that “the hospital, or its agent, acted in a manner that would lead a reasonable person to conclude that the individual who was alleged to be negligent was an employee or agent of the hospital,” and if the agent’s acts created “the appearance of authority, the plaintiff must also pr

2016App. 3d 636, 651 (2007) (“While agency is a legal concept, the existence and scope of an agency relationship is a fact-intensive inquiry reserved for the finder of fact unless the parties’ relationship is so clear as to be undisputed.”). ¶ 51 As stated, the first two elements of apparent authority require a showing that “the hospital, or its agent, acted in a manner that would lead a reasonable person to conclude that the individual who was alleged to be negligent was an employee or agent of the hospital,” and if the agent’s acts created “the appearance of authority, the plaintiff must also pr

32016–2016
Lewis v. Dillon green
illappct · 2004
2 sentences

2020Lewis, 352 Ill.

2019As these courts have noted, the abuse of discretion standard is appropriate in cases involving undisputed facts or the interpretation of case law because, for cases involving the application of Rule 103(b), our supreme court has clearly indicated “the trial court’s determination of a plaintiff’s lack of diligence is ‘a fact-intensive inquiry suited to balancing, not bright lines.’ [Citation.]” Lewis, 352 Ill.

22019–2020
Tomei v. Tomei green
illappct · 1992
2 sentences

2018There, the court held that “the direct solicitation of insurance customers, as opposed to a general advertisement, suggests a private communication directed at a person or persons, known by the solicitor to have an immediate or potential need for insurance.” Id. ¶ 28 QTS argues that Tomei is instructive and supports QTS’s argument that a proper analysis of whether a party has “solicited” business involves a fact-intensive inquiry of multiple considerations regarding the conduct of each party.

2017There, the court held that "the direct solicitation of insurance customers, as opposed to a general advertisement, suggests a private communication directed at a person or persons, known by the solicitor to have an immediate or potential need for insurance." Id. ¶ 28 QTS argues that Tomei is instructive and supports QTS's argument that a proper analysis of whether a party has "solicited" business involves a fact-intensive inquiry of multiple considerations regarding the conduct of each party.

22017–2018
Reed v. Northwestern Publishing Co. green
ill · 1988
2 sentences

2014Id. at 511, 530 N.E.2d at 481 . ¶ 25 3.

2014Id. at 511, 530 N.E.2d at 481 . ¶ 25 3.

22014–2014
Fisher v. United States green
scotus · 1976
2 sentences

2010Ed. 2d at 56 , 96 S. Ct. at 1581 ; see also In re Grand Jury Subpoena, Dated April 18, 2003, 383 F.3d 905, 909 (9th Cir. 2004) (In re 2003 Grand Jury Subpoena) (“Whether the act of production has a testimonial aspect sufficient to attract Fifth Amendment protection is a fact-intensive inquiry”).

2010Fisher, 425 U.S. at 410 , 96 S.Ct. at 1581 , 48 L.Ed.2d at 56 ; see also In re Grand Jury Subpoena, Dated April 18, 2003, 383 F.3d 905, 909 (9th Cir.2004) *812 ( In re 2003 Grand Jury Subpoena ) ("Whether the act of production has a testimonial aspect sufficient to attract Fifth Amendment protection is a fact-intensive inquiry").

22010–2010
Womick v. Jackson County Nursing Home green
ill · 1990
2 sentences

2004Nonetheless, it has been noted that the Illinois Supreme Court, in applying Rule 103(b) on numerous occasions, has made clear that the trial court’s determination of a plaintiffs lack of diligence is “a fact-intensive inquiry suited to balancing, not bright lines.” Hinkle v. Henderson, 135 F.3d 521, 524 (7th Cir. 1998), citing Womick v. Jackson County Nursing Home, 137 Ill. 2d 371 , 561 N.E.2d 25 (1990) (and cases cited therein).

2004Nonetheless, it has been noted that the Illinois Supreme Court, in applying Rule 103(b) on numerous occasions, has made clear that the trial court’s determination of a plaintiffs lack of diligence is “a fact-intensive inquiry suited to balancing, not bright lines.” Hinkle v. Henderson, 135 F.3d 521, 524 (7th Cir. 1998), citing Womick v. Jackson County Nursing Home, 137 Ill. 2d 371 , 561 N.E.2d 25 (1990) (and cases cited therein).

22004–2004
Tri-G, Inc. v. Burke, Bosselman & Weaver green
ill · 2006
1 sentence

2024No factors guide the analysis; rather, it is a fact-intensive inquiry that differs case to case.” Id. ¶ 38 We find that the trial court’s award of lost profits was not against the manifest weight of the evidence.

12024–2024
New York State Rifle & Pistol Assn., Inc. v. Bruen green
scotus · 2022
2 sentences

2023Instead, second amendment claims involve a fact- intensive inquiry asking (1) whether a plaintiff has shown that the regulated items fall in the category of “bearable arms” (id. at ___, 142 S. Ct. at 2132 ) that are “commonly used” for self-defense today (id. at ___, 142 S. Ct. at 2138 ) and, if so, (2) whether the restrictions are consistent with “this Nation’s historical tradition of firearm regulation” (id. at ___, 142 S. Ct. at 2126 ). ¶ 35 For two reasons, these issues were never raised or considered below.

2023Instead, second amendment claims involve a fact- intensive inquiry asking (1) whether a plaintiff has shown that the regulated items fall in the category of “bearable arms” (id. at ___, 142 S. Ct. at 2132 ) that are “commonly used” for self-defense today (id. at ___, 142 S. Ct. at 2138 ) and, if so, (2) whether the restrictions are consistent with “this Nation’s historical tradition of firearm regulation” (id. at ___, 142 S. Ct. at 2126 ). ¶ 35 For two reasons, these issues were never raised or considered below.

12023–2023
Emrikson v. Morfin green
illappct · 2012
1 sentence

2022Emrikson, 2012 IL App (1st) 111687, ¶ 14 . ¶ 25 Consideration of a party’s diligence, or lack thereof, under Rule 103(b) is a fact-intensive inquiry.

12022–2022
People v. Lara green
ill · 2013
1 sentence

2022People v. Lara, 2012 IL 112370, ¶ 26 . ¶ 54 To prove defendant guilty of AUUW as charged in Count III, the State had to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that he knowingly carried in any vehicle, when not on his land or in his abode, legal dwelling, or fixed place of business, or on the land of or in the legal dwelling of another person as an invitee with that person’s permission, an uncased, loaded, and immediately accessible firearm, and that he had not been issued a currently valid FOID card or CCL.

12022–2022
Petrovich v. Share Health Plan of Illinois, Inc. green
ill · 1999
1 sentence

2019Id. 15 No. 1-18-2433 ¶ 47 While agency itself is a legal concept, “the existence and scope of an agency relationship is a fact-intensive inquiry” generally reserved for the trier of fact, “unless the parties’ relationship is so clear so as to be undisputed.” Zahl v. Krupa, 365 Ill.

12019–2019
People v. Timmsen green
ill · 2016
1 sentence

2016United States v. Arvizu, 534 U.S. 266, 273 (2002); People v. Timmsen, 2016 IL 118181, ¶ 14 .

12016–2016
Onwentsia Club v. Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board neutral
illappct · 2011
12013–2013
Rockford Financial Systems v. Borgetti green
illappct · 2010
12012–2012

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 750 ILCS 5/503 (7) IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-1005 (6) IL § 750 ILCS 5/504 (4) IL § 35 ILCS 120/1 (3) IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-619 (3) IL § 735 ILCS 5/3-101 (3)

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