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5 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 15 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 O'BANNER v. McDonald's Corp..

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1 O'BANNER v. McDonald's Corp. Anchor
ill · 1996
green “although use of the summary judgment procedure can be an efficient means for disposing of certain lawsuits, it is a drastic measure that should be employed only when the right of the moving party is clear and free from doubt.” 3
2 Zekman v. Direct American Marketers, Inc.
ill · 1998
green “(1) a deceptive act or practice by the defendant; (2) defendant's intent that plaintiff rely on the deception; and (3) the occurrence of the deception in the course of conduct involving trade or commerce.” 3
3 Zekman v. Direct American Marketers, Inc.
ill · 1998
green “and if there was a cash award on it.” 3
4 People Ex Rel. Hartigan v. Stianos
illappct · 1985
green “in determining whether a practice is unlawful as unfair or deceptive, consideration is to be given to the interpretations of the federal trade commission and the federal courts” 3
5 People Ex Rel. Hartigan v. Stianos
illappct · 1985
green “not capable of precise definition, and whether a given practice was unfair or deceptive must be determined on a case-by-case basis.” 3

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