Case law

People v. Singer

288 Ill. 113 · Illinois Supreme Court · Apr 15, 1919

Naso denied that he had been promised immunity and there is no evidence in the record other than his own testimony on the question. … This rule, fairly construed, is in accordance with the established practice in such matters.

Steffes v. Vulcan Materials Co.

144 Ill. 2d 284 · Illinois Supreme Court · Sep 19, 1991

The appellate court in Round Lake held that petitioners were fee title owners of the property in question and thus qualified as “owners of record” for purposes of the relevant annexation statute (Ill. Rev. … Clearly, petitioners took every precaution to make sure their neighbors were unable to thwart their desires for annexation.

Greenwood v. Gmelich

175 Ill. 526 · Illinois Supreme Court · Oct 24, 1898

conflict, the courts must harmonize them, if practicable, and must lean in favor of a construction which will render every word operative, rather than one which may make some words idle and nugatory. * * * One part may qualify … People, supra, clearly holds, that the power of taxation is to be exercised by the trustees, or by the board of education created by the act of 1889, in the same manner in which it is exercised by the school directors of

Regenold v. Baby Fold, Inc.

68 Ill. 2d 419 · Illinois Supreme Court · Sep 20, 1977

She returned two days later, October 24, with her divorce decree and the immunization record. She and Mrs. … It clearly is an attempt on the part of the legislature to add further stability and certainty to adoption proceedings.

Stambaugh v. International Harvester Co.

102 Ill. 2d 250 · Illinois Supreme Court · Apr 4, 1984

Clair County, yet enjoy immunity from legal proceedings in that county. I believe this is a misinterpretation of the Illinois venue statute (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 110, par. 2 — 101). … Harvester maintains offices in Cook County for convenience, but its products are clearly designed for use in agricultural areas such as St. Clair County.

People v. Perez

108 Ill. 2d 70 · Illinois Supreme Court · Jul 17, 1985

In the instant case defendant points out that while the evidence clearly established that he stabbed Cook, it also showed that other inmates participated in the attack. … Such evidence was clearly relevant as an aggravating factor at the second stage of the hearing.

Skokie Castings, Inc. v. Illinois Insurance Guaranty Fund

2013 IL 113873 · Illinois Supreme Court · Nov 24, 2013

The claims therefore qualified as covered workers’ compensation claims for purposes of section 537.2. … That, however, is clearly not the claim at issue in this case.

Schreiber v. County of Cook

388 Ill. 297 · Illinois Supreme Court · Nov 22, 1944

Marx, 370 Ill. 264 , specifically relied upon by appellant, establishes nothing to the contrary. … It will be observed that the special immunity and privilege complained of is imposed upon or in favor of a taxing district or municipal or public corporation.

RETAIL LIQUOR DEALERS ASS'N OF ILL. v. Fleck

408 Ill. 219 · Illinois Supreme Court · Jan 18, 1951

commission pass upon the qualifications of an applicant for State liquor retailer's license, (other than manufacturers, distributors or importing distributors, nonbeverage users, railroads and boats for which authority is clearly … Section 7a of article VII is authority for the establishing of a license appeal commission for each city, village or incorporated town having a population of over 200,000, *224 and the next section provides for an appeal

People v. Williams

188 Ill. 2d 293 · Illinois Supreme Court · Oct 21, 1999

A finding of not guilty will qualify as an acquittal for double jeopardy purposes when there was insufficient evidence to establish as a matter of law some or all of the essential elements of the crime. People ex rel. … Even then, the court did not attempt to qualify or condition its decision. It merely stated that it would be willing to consider additional authority.

People Ex Rel. Seegren v. Sackett

351 Ill. 363 · Illinois Supreme Court · Feb 23, 1933

The printing of the names of the five candidates for commissioners on the ballot in the present case did not vitiate their election or the election establishing the park district, inasmuch as the act does not declare that … Eault is also found by appellee in his allegation that appellants had failed to qualify for the offices of commissioner.

Baro v. Murphy

32 Ill. 2d 453 · Illinois Supreme Court · Mar 18, 1965

The three funds mentioned are established by the State Finance Act. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1963, chap. 127, par. 141.) As to the Boating Fund and the Game and Fish Fund, the Boat Registration and Safety Act (Ill. Rev. … Although appellant’s argument may be ingenious, we think that a fair reading of the act clearly permits construction of such a facility.

Kluk v. Lang

125 Ill. 2d 306 · Illinois Supreme Court · Nov 21, 1988

In addition, the principle is well established that the Constitution is not a grant of power to the General Assembly but only checks the latter’s power. (Client Follow-Up Co. v. … In addition, the Election Code elsewhere clearly implies that the party committees in their appointment capacity are to be considered public agencies.

Lampropulos v. Kedzie Ogden Building Corp.

4 Ill. 2d 32 · Illinois Supreme Court · Oct 25, 1954

the latter owner of all stock with the possible exception of four shares owned by William and another party, neither of whom had any real interest in the business, because such shares were listed in their names merely to qualify … ■Appellant does not seriously pursue the contention that Charles bought the property as agent for all the brothers, and a review of the record fails to disclose any evidence reasonably or clearly establishing that such was

Forest Preserve District v. Kercher

394 Ill. 11 · Illinois Supreme Court · May 21, 1946

The jury in the instant case had inspected the premises, and the testimony as to the effect of the zoning ordinance was clearly presented by the evidence. … Heavey, to testify as to use and value of lands for the reason that said witness was not qualified to so testify.

People Ex Rel. Scott v. Illinois Racing Board

54 Ill. 2d 569 · Illinois Supreme Court · Jun 4, 1973

Miller, the racing licenses and dates allotted were clearly granted contrary to the statutes. … Miller is clearly disqualified from receiving a racing license under the mandatory language of the statute.

Grissom v. Board of Education

75 Ill. 2d 314 · Illinois Supreme Court · Apr 3, 1979

The minutes of the meeting and the letter are clearly a part of the record. … Board of Education (1977), 67 Ill. 2d 143, 153 , this court stated: “The board’s findings are not, of course, immune from judicial review.

People v. Williams

193 Ill. 2d 1 · Illinois Supreme Court · Jul 6, 2000

Towns acknowledged that he had been given immunity with respect to charges relating to the .38-caliber weapon, but he stated that the immunity was not given in exchange for his testimony. … Thus, in his November 4 statement, Simpson clearly implicated himself in the armed robbery of the convenience store and Bushong’s murder.

Follett's Illinois Book & Supply Store, Inc. v. Isaacs

27 Ill. 2d 600 · Illinois Supreme Court · Mar 25, 1963

An actual controversy exists and the plaintiffs allege sufficient facts to establish their interest in the controversy, thus coming within the requirements of the Declaratory Judgments Act. Ill. Rev. … Also at note 2, p. 451, “When the term ‘and’ is used, it is presumed to be used in the conjunctive sense, unless the legislative intent is clearly contrary.”

The People v. Bartz

342 Ill. 56 · Illinois Supreme Court · Dec 18, 1930

Four police officers who had custody of the plaintiffs in error at and prior to the time they made the confessions, testified that no force was used and no reward or immunity was promised to obtain the confessions; that none … If guilt is clearly established, proof of good character or reputation avails nothing. (Hirschman v. People, 101 Ill. 568 ; People v. Anderson, 239 id. 168, p. 184).