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4 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 33 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from In re Ta. T..

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1 In re Ta. T. Anchor
illappct · 2021
green “a decision is against the manifest weight of the evidence when the opposite conclusion is clearly apparent.” 16
2 In Re Veronica J.
illappct · 2007
green “demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the parent is 'unfit' under one or more of the grounds set forth in section 1(d) of the adoption act (750 ilcs 50/1(d) (west 2004)).” 6
3 In re Ta. T.
illappct · 2021
green “involves factual findings and credibility determinations that the trial court is in the best position to make.” 6
4 In Re ES
illappct · 2001
green “the trial court is given broad discretion and great deference in matters involving minors.” 5

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