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post-trial motion constitutes waiver in Illinois

42 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1976–1996 0 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Brown v. Decatur Memorial Hospitalgreen
ill · 1980 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1981–1992
2 sentences

1992See, e.g., Brown v. Decatur Memorial Hospital (1980), 83 Ill. 2d 344 , 415 N.E.2d 337 ; Kaiser Agricultural Chemicals v. Rice (1985), 138 Ill.

1992See, e.g., Brown v. Decatur Memorial Hospital (1980), 83 Ill. 2d 344 , 415 N.E.2d 337 ; Kaiser Agricultural Chemicals v. Rice (1985), 138 Ill.

12
The PEOPLE v. Needhamgreen
ill · 1961 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1986–1988
2 sentences

1988The dissent cites People v. Black (1972), 52 Ill.2d 544, 551 , and People v. Needham (1961), 22 Ill.2d 258, 259 , as holding that the absence of both a trial objection and a post-trial motion constitutes waiver.

1988The dissent cites People v. Black (1972), 52 Ill. 2d 544, 551 , and People v. Needham (1961), 22 Ill. 2d 258, 259 , as holding that the absence of both a trial objection and a post-trial motion constitutes waiver.

12
People v. Blackgreen
ill · 1972 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1986–1988
2 sentences

1988The dissent cites People v. Black (1972), 52 Ill.2d 544, 551 , and People v. Needham (1961), 22 Ill.2d 258, 259 , as holding that the absence of both a trial objection and a post-trial motion constitutes waiver.

1988The dissent cites People v. Black (1972), 52 Ill. 2d 544, 551 , and People v. Needham (1961), 22 Ill. 2d 258, 259 , as holding that the absence of both a trial objection and a post-trial motion constitutes waiver.

12
Wilson v. Clarkgreen
ill · 1981 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
2 sentences

1981People v. Jackson (1981), 84 Ill. 2d 350, 358-59 , 418 N.E.2d 739, 743 ; People v. Tannenbaum (1980), 82 Ill. 2d 177, 181 , 415 N.E.2d 1027, 1029 ; People v. Carlson (1980), 79 Ill. 2d 564, 576 , 404 N.E.2d 233, 238 ; People v. Foster (1979), 76 Ill. 2d 365, 380 , 392 N.E.2d 6, 12 ; People v. Precup (1978), 73 Ill. 2d 7, 16 , 382 N.E.2d 227, 231 ; see also Wilson v. Clark (1981), 84 Ill. 2d 186, 189 , 417 N.E.2d 1322, 1324 ; Brown v. Decatur Memorial Hospital (1980), 83 Ill. 2d 344, 348-49 , 415 N.E.2d 337, 339 .

1981People v. Jackson (1981), 84 Ill. 2d 350, 358-59 , 418 N.E.2d 739, 743 ; People v. Tannenbaum (1980), 82 Ill. 2d 177, 181 , 415 N.E.2d 1027, 1029 ; People v. Carlson (1980), 79 Ill. 2d 564, 576 , 404 N.E.2d 233, 238 ; People v. Foster (1979), 76 Ill. 2d 365, 380 , 392 N.E.2d 6, 12 ; People v. Precup (1978), 73 Ill. 2d 7, 16 , 382 N.E.2d 227, 231 ; see also Wilson v. Clark (1981), 84 Ill. 2d 186, 189 , 417 N.E.2d 1322, 1324 ; Brown v. Decatur Memorial Hospital (1980), 83 Ill. 2d 344, 348-49 , 415 N.E.2d 337, 339 .

12
People v. Emersongreen
ill · 1987 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
1 sentence

1991(People v. Carlson (1980), 79 Ill. 2d 564, 576-77 ; see also People v. Emerson (1987), 122 Ill. 2d 411, 437 ; People v. Brisbon (1985), 106 Ill. 2d 342, 357 .) It has been observed that a failure to object to the dismissal of a juror may have been a deliberate decision on defense counsel’s part who, for his own reasons, may not have wanted the person as a juror.

11
People v. Tansilgreen
illappct · 1985 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
1 sentence

1988(People v. Enoch (1988), 122 Ill. 2d 176, 186 , 522 N.E.2d 1124, 1129 ; see People v. Tansil (1985), 137 Ill.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (34)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Enoch green
ill · 1988
2 sentences

1996(People v. Henderson (1990), 142 Ill. 2d 258, 310 , 568 N.E.2d 1234 ; People v. Turner (1989), 128 Ill. 2d 540, 555 , 539 N.E.2d 1196 ; People v. Enoch (1988), 122 Ill. 2d 176, 187 , 522 N.E.2d 1124 .) The plain error exception will be applied only when the evidence is closely balanced or if the error is of such a magnitude that the accused is denied a fair and impartial trial.

1996(People v. Henderson (1990), 142 Ill. 2d 258, 310 , 568 N.E.2d 1234 ; People v. Turner (1989), 128 Ill. 2d 540, 555 , 539 N.E.2d 1196 ; People v. Enoch (1988), 122 Ill. 2d 176, 187 , 522 N.E.2d 1124 .) The plain error exception will be applied only when the evidence is closely balanced or if the error is of such a magnitude that the accused is denied a fair and impartial trial.

131988–1996
People v. Pickett green
ill · 1973
2 sentences

1981As stated above, the failure to either object at trial or to file a post-trial motion constitutes a waiver of the error now raised on appeal (People v. Pickett (1973), 54 Ill. 2d 280 , 310 N.E.2d 856 ; People v. Guynn (1975), 33 Ill.

1978This issue was not raised in defendant's motion for a new trial. • 3 It has long been well established that generally the failure to raise an issue in a post-trial motion constitutes a waiver of that issue and such may not then be urged as a ground for reversal on appeal. ( People v. Pickett, 54 Ill.2d 280 , 296 N.E.2d 856 ; People v. Irwin, 32 Ill.2d 441 , 207 N.E.2d 76 ; People v. Price, 32 Ill.

81976–1981
People v. Turner green
ill · 1989
2 sentences

1996(People v. Henderson (1990), 142 Ill. 2d 258, 310 , 568 N.E.2d 1234 ; People v. Turner (1989), 128 Ill. 2d 540, 555 , 539 N.E.2d 1196 ; People v. Enoch (1988), 122 Ill. 2d 176, 187 , 522 N.E.2d 1124 .) The plain error exception will be applied only when the evidence is closely balanced or if the error is of such a magnitude that the accused is denied a fair and impartial trial.

1996(People v. Henderson (1990), 142 Ill. 2d 258, 310 , 568 N.E.2d 1234 ; People v. Turner (1989), 128 Ill. 2d 540, 555 , 539 N.E.2d 1196 ; People v. Enoch (1988), 122 Ill. 2d 176, 187 , 522 N.E.2d 1124 .) The plain error exception will be applied only when the evidence is closely balanced or if the error is of such a magnitude that the accused is denied a fair and impartial trial.

41989–1996
Wilson v. Harelson green
scotus · 1988
2 sentences

1990(People v. Enoch (1988), 122 Ill. 2d 176, 186 , cert. denied (1988), 488 U.S. 917 , 102 L.

1990(People v. Turner (1989), 128 Ill. 2d 540, 555 , 539 N.E.2d 1196, 1202 ; People v. Enoch (1988), 122 Ill. 2d 176, 186 , 522 N.E.2d 1124, 1131-32 , cert. denied (1988), 188 U.S. 917 , 102 L.

31989–1990
The People v. Irwin green
ill · 1965
2 sentences

1978This issue was not raised in defendant's motion for a new trial. • 3 It has long been well established that generally the failure to raise an issue in a post-trial motion constitutes a waiver of that issue and such may not then be urged as a ground for reversal on appeal. ( People v. Pickett, 54 Ill.2d 280 , 296 N.E.2d 856 ; People v. Irwin, 32 Ill.2d 441 , 207 N.E.2d 76 ; People v. Price, 32 Ill.

1978This issue was not raised in defendant's motion for a new trial. • 3 It has long been well established that generally the failure to raise an issue in a post-trial motion constitutes a waiver of that issue and such may not then be urged as a ground for reversal on appeal. ( People v. Pickett, 54 Ill.2d 280 , 296 N.E.2d 856 ; People v. Irwin, 32 Ill.2d 441 , 207 N.E.2d 76 ; People v. Price, 32 Ill.

31977–1978
People v. Carlson green
ill · 1980
2 sentences

1991(People v. Carlson (1980), 79 Ill. 2d 564, 576-77 ; see also People v. Emerson (1987), 122 Ill. 2d 411, 437 ; People v. Brisbon (1985), 106 Ill. 2d 342, 357 .) It has been observed that a failure to object to the dismissal of a juror may have been a deliberate decision on defense counsel’s part who, for his own reasons, may not have wanted the person as a juror.

1981People v. Jackson (1981), 84 Ill. 2d 350, 358-59 , 418 N.E.2d 739, 743 ; People v. Tannenbaum (1980), 82 Ill. 2d 177, 181 , 415 N.E.2d 1027, 1029 ; People v. Carlson (1980), 79 Ill. 2d 564, 576 , 404 N.E.2d 233, 238 ; People v. Foster (1979), 76 Ill. 2d 365, 380 , 392 N.E.2d 6, 12 ; People v. Precup (1978), 73 Ill. 2d 7, 16 , 382 N.E.2d 227, 231 ; see also Wilson v. Clark (1981), 84 Ill. 2d 186, 189 , 417 N.E.2d 1322, 1324 ; Brown v. Decatur Memorial Hospital (1980), 83 Ill. 2d 344, 348-49 , 415 N.E.2d 337, 339 .

21981–1991
United Gas Pipe Line Co. v. Louisiana Power & Light Co. green
scotus · 1988
2 sentences

1990(People v. Enoch (1988), 122 Ill. 2d 176, 186 , cert. denied (1988), 488 U.S. 917 , 102 L.

1989(People v. Turner (1989), 128 Ill. 2d 540, 555 , 539 N.E.2d 1196, 1202 ; People v. Enoch (1988), 122 Ill. 2d 176, 186 , 522 N.E.2d 1124, 1131-32 , cert, denied (1988), 488 U.S. 917 , 102 L.

21989–1990
People v. Adams green
ill · 1985
2 sentences

1987(People v. Adams (1985), 109 Ill. 2d 102 , 485 N.E.2d 339 .) The waiver rule, however, is relaxed where it is plainly apparent that justice has been denied or resultant verdict was a product of the alleged error.

1987(People v. Adams (1985), 109 Ill. 2d 102 , 485 N.E.2d 339 .) The waiver rule, however, is relaxed where it is plainly apparent that justice has been denied or resultant verdict was a product of the alleged error.

21987–1987
People v. Precup green
ill · 1978
2 sentences

1985(People v. Precup (1978), 73 Ill. 2d 7 , 382 N.E.2d 227 .) The failure to include alleged errors in the post-trial motion constitutes a waiver of those issues on appeal given where objections were made at trial.

1985(People v. Precup (1978), 73 Ill. 2d 7 , 382 N.E.2d 227 .) The failure to include alleged errors in the post-trial motion constitutes a waiver of those issues on appeal given where objections were made at trial.

21981–1985
People v. Jackson green
ill · 1981
2 sentences

1982People v. Jackson (1981), 84 Ill. 2d 350 , 418 N.E.2d 739 .

1982People v. Jackson (1981), 84 Ill. 2d 350 , 418 N.E.2d 739 .

21981–1982
People v. Hammond green
illappct · 1977
2 sentences

1979Notwithstanding the general rule that the failure to proffer a post-trial motion constitutes a waiver of errors raised on appeal (People v. Hammond, 48 Ill.

1978The State argues that defendant’s failure to file a post-trial motion constitutes a waiver of all issues on appeal, and cited in support thereof, the case of People v. Hammond (5th Dist. 1977), 48 Ill.

21978–1979
People v. Price green
illappct · 1975
2 sentences

1978This issue was not raised in defendant's motion for a new trial. • 3 It has long been well established that generally the failure to raise an issue in a post-trial motion constitutes a waiver of that issue and such may not then be urged as a ground for reversal on appeal. ( People v. Pickett, 54 Ill.2d 280 , 296 N.E.2d 856 ; People v. Irwin, 32 Ill.2d 441 , 207 N.E.2d 76 ; People v. Price, 32 Ill.

1977The interrogatory was answered "no" and the jury returned a verdict of guilty of attempt murder. • 1 The law is well established that the failure to specify an issue in a post-trial motion constitutes a waiver of that issue and precludes a defendant from assigning that matter on appeal as grounds for reversal. ( People v. Pickett, 54 Ill.2d 280 , 296 N.E.2d 856 ; People v. Irwin, 32 Ill.2d 441 , 207 N.E.2d 76 ; People v. Price, 32 Ill.

21977–1978
People v. Henderson green
ill · 1990
2 sentences

1996(People v. Henderson (1990), 142 Ill. 2d 258, 310 , 568 N.E.2d 1234 ; People v. Turner (1989), 128 Ill. 2d 540, 555 , 539 N.E.2d 1196 ; People v. Enoch (1988), 122 Ill. 2d 176, 187 , 522 N.E.2d 1124 .) The plain error exception will be applied only when the evidence is closely balanced or if the error is of such a magnitude that the accused is denied a fair and impartial trial.

1996(People v. Henderson (1990), 142 Ill. 2d 258, 310 , 568 N.E.2d 1234 ; People v. Turner (1989), 128 Ill. 2d 540, 555 , 539 N.E.2d 1196 ; People v. Enoch (1988), 122 Ill. 2d 176, 187 , 522 N.E.2d 1124 .) The plain error exception will be applied only when the evidence is closely balanced or if the error is of such a magnitude that the accused is denied a fair and impartial trial.

11996–1996
People v. Johnson green
illappct · 1991
1 sentence

1993People v. Johnson (1991), 220 Ill.

11993–1993
Kaiser Agricultural Chemicals v. Rice green
illappct · 1985
1 sentence

1992See, e.g., Brown v. Decatur Memorial Hospital (1980), 83 Ill. 2d 344 , 415 N.E.2d 337 ; Kaiser Agricultural Chemicals v. Rice (1985), 138 Ill.

11992–1992
People v. Gacho green
ill · 1988
2 sentences

1992(People v. Odle (1988), 128 Ill. 2d 111, 133-34 , 538 N.E.2d 428 .) Plain error may be considered only in cases where the evidence is closely balanced (People v. Gacho (1988), 122 Ill. 2d 221, 239 , 522 N.E.2d 1146 ); the evidence of defendant’s guilt in the present case is overwhelming.

1992(People v. Odle (1988), 128 Ill. 2d 111, 133-34 , 538 N.E.2d 428 .) Plain error may be considered only in cases where the evidence is closely balanced (People v. Gacho (1988), 122 Ill. 2d 221, 239 , 522 N.E.2d 1146 ); the evidence of defendant’s guilt in the present case is overwhelming.

11992–1992
People v. Odle green
ill · 1988
2 sentences

1992(People v. Odle (1988), 128 Ill. 2d 111, 133-34 , 538 N.E.2d 428 .) Plain error may be considered only in cases where the evidence is closely balanced (People v. Gacho (1988), 122 Ill. 2d 221, 239 , 522 N.E.2d 1146 ); the evidence of defendant’s guilt in the present case is overwhelming.

1992(People v. Odle (1988), 128 Ill. 2d 111, 133-34 , 538 N.E.2d 428 .) Plain error may be considered only in cases where the evidence is closely balanced (People v. Gacho (1988), 122 Ill. 2d 221, 239 , 522 N.E.2d 1146 ); the evidence of defendant’s guilt in the present case is overwhelming.

11992–1992
People v. Brisbon green
ill · 1985
1 sentence

1991(People v. Carlson (1980), 79 Ill. 2d 564, 576-77 ; see also People v. Emerson (1987), 122 Ill. 2d 411, 437 ; People v. Brisbon (1985), 106 Ill. 2d 342, 357 .) It has been observed that a failure to object to the dismissal of a juror may have been a deliberate decision on defense counsel’s part who, for his own reasons, may not have wanted the person as a juror.

11991–1991
People v. Young green
ill · 1989
1 sentence

1990(People v. Young (1989), 128 Ill. 2d 1, 46 , 538 N.E.2d 461 , 471.) Had the issues not been waived, this court would not find that the comments deprived Gant of his constitutional right to a fair trial.

11990–1990
People v. Thomas green
illappct · 1988
1 sentence

1989(People v. Thomas (1988), 172 Ill.

11989–1989
People v. Stewart green
ill · 1984
1 sentence

1988People v. Shum (1987), 117 Ill. 2d 317, 340 ; People v. Stewart (1984), 104 Ill. 2d 463, 488 .

11988–1988
People v. Shum green
ill · 1987
1 sentence

1988People v. Shum (1987), 117 Ill. 2d 317, 340 ; People v. Stewart (1984), 104 Ill. 2d 463, 488 .

11988–1988
People v. Caballero green
ill · 1984
2 sentences

1987(People v. Adams (1985), 109 Ill. 2d 102, 116 , 485 N.E.2d 339, 343 ; People v. Caballero (1984), 102 Ill. 2d 23 , 464 N.E.2d 223 .) Also, where a defendant fails to object to testimony and elicits the same or similar testimony on cross-examination, any error in the testimony is deemed waived.

1987(People v. Adams (1985), 109 Ill. 2d 102, 116 , 485 N.E.2d 339, 343 ; People v. Caballero (1984), 102 Ill. 2d 23 , 464 N.E.2d 223 .) Also, where a defendant fails to object to testimony and elicits the same or similar testimony on cross-examination, any error in the testimony is deemed waived.

11987–1987
People v. Thomas green
illappct · 1983
1 sentence

1985People v. Thomas (1983), 116 Ill.

11985–1985
People v. Fowler green
illappct · 1981
11982–1982
People v. Foster green
ill · 1979
11981–1981
People v. Guynn green
illappct · 1975
11981–1981
People v. Tannenbaum green
ill · 1980
11981–1981
People v. Knowles green
illappct · 1979
11980–1980
People v. Curry green
ill · 1973
11978–1978
Boone v. Baker neutral
illappct · 1972
11978–1978
People v. Morgan green
illappct · 1976
11978–1978
Urbaniak v. John Berg Manufacturing Co. neutral
illappct · 1972
11978–1978
People v. Neville green
illappct · 1976
11978–1978

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