Case law

People v. Staake

102 N.E.3d 217 · Illinois Supreme Court · Nov 30, 2017

Accordingly, defendant cannot establish a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel. ¶ 49 II. … Instead, the trial court clearly ruled that before defendant could ask specific questions on cross-examination or make an argument to the jury, he must first make a proffer to show that there was a factual

People v. Sneed

230 N.E.3d 97 · Illinois Supreme Court · Jun 15, 2023

¶ 135 Most importantly, flawed analysis and unpersuasive reasoning do not qualify under Caballes as grounds for refusing to adopt the United States Supreme Court’s interpretation of the United States … ¶ 193 Early in the nineteenth century, the United States Supreme Court explained the fifth amendment in a manner that accorded with Purnell: “The rule clearly is, that a party is not bound to make

People v. Harris

Illinois Supreme Court · Jun 20, 2002

In this case, the record clearly illustrates that defendant understood the nature and purpose of the proceedings. … He failed to investigate potential sources of mitigation clearly contained in the pretrial investigation report.

People v. Hart

214 Ill. 2d 490 · Illinois Supreme Court · Apr 7, 2005

The appellate court implicitly concluded that defendant had clearly indicated his intent to pursue plea negotiations ( 345 Ill. … Nor were the admissions that were made concurrently with the offer immunized from use, since there was no offer to plead guilty on condition that the charges or the possibility of maximum punishment would be reduced.”

Skokie Castings, Inc. v. Illinois Insurance Guaranty Fund

998 N.E.2d 69 · Illinois Supreme Court · Oct 18, 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.

People v. Hickey

Illinois Supreme Court · Sep 27, 2001

As noted, she was not a medical doctor and thus was not qualified to determine whether defendant had a neurological problem. In addition, we observe that in the report prepared by Dr. Gunn, Dr. … These are objectives that were clearly not being met under the old law. Indeed, in many cases under the old law, there was no longer even a pretense of fairness or accuracy.

Razor v. Hyundai Motor America

Illinois Supreme Court · Feb 2, 2006

However, the Act itself does not directly establish any such disclosure requirements, nor do the parties raise any arguments regarding any requirements the FTC may have established. … The independent approach has not been immune to criticism, of course.

In re S.B.

977 N.E.2d 144 · Illinois Supreme Court · Oct 4, 2012

“[W]hile courts are and should be cautious about adding words, as such, to a statute generally, they will not hesitate to read into the sense of some section or provision a qualifying or expanding expression … pursuant to Section 104-13 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963; (v) a fitness hearing; or (vi) an adjudication of unfitness for trial.” 705 ILCS 405/5-601(8) (West 2008). ¶ 40 Clearly

People v. Olender

222 Ill. 2d 123 · Illinois Supreme Court · Dec 15, 2005

Section 90 — 3.7 amended the Longtime Owner-Occupant Property Tax Relief Act to allow the corporate authorities of a county to establish additional criteria to qualify for a property tax deferral or exemption (35 ILCS 250 … That these acts might “spur the state’s economy” does not establish a natural and logical connection to the subject of revenue.

Kuhn v. Owners Insurance Co.

2024 IL 129895 · Illinois Supreme Court · May 23, 2024

We circumscribed our statement by adding that, “[i]n the absence of other qualifying language in the antistacking clause, ‘[t]here would be little to suggest in such a listing that the parties intended that … We further cautioned that our discussion “should not be construed as establishing a per se rule that an insurance policy will be deemed ambiguous as to the limits of liability anytime the limits are noted

Sanelli v. Glenview State Bank

108 Ill. 2d 1 · Illinois Supreme Court · Jul 17, 1985

Pursuant to a plan it adopted before the statute was enacted, Allied closed its Minnesota plant, as a result of which several employees who had not qualified under its pension plan were nonetheless owed money under the new … The majority states that Sanelli could not have relied on the Zarkin decision when he established his trust. That is true.

People v. Barbara H.

183 Ill. 2d 482 · Illinois Supreme Court · Oct 22, 1998

For present purposes, we think it sufficient to say that this case falls within another exception to the mootness doctrine whose validity is well established. … The courts in Illinois have held that where a case involves an event of short duration which is “capable of repetition, yet evading review,” it may qualify for review even if it would otherwise be moot.

People v. Ellis

Illinois Supreme Court · Feb 22, 2002

We also note that defendant clearly knew that he was driving illegally and that, if caught, he would be subject to severe penalties. … Section 31–4(a) clearly makes it a crime to impede the apprehension or prosecution of “any person” by making false statements.

Canel v. Topinka

Illinois Supreme Court · Oct 7, 2004

Section 15, however, clearly contains an exception that provides that claimants may in fact be entitled to dividends on unliquidated stock. … Clearly, property that is presumptively abandoned under the Act is not necessarily abandoned at common law.

Clark v. People

224 Ill. 554 · Illinois Supreme Court · Dec 22, 1906

Clearly, from these decisions this court, as well as the legal profession, has construed this section, as did the trial court in this case, to mean that when death resulted either from an abortion or an attempt to produce … Howard, 3 Sumner, 12, that mere surplusage will not vitiate an indictment and need not be established in proof. (State v. Bailey, 31 N. H.—11 Eost.—521.)

O'Hare v. Johnston

273 Ill. 458 · Illinois Supreme Court · Jun 22, 1916

After the will was duly ’ probated, the executors qualified, and the bonds mentioned in said fourth clause were delivered to the St. Louis Union Trust Company, as directed therein. The daughter, Hazel, married Joseph H. … Clearly, under the wording of this will the gift of the income of the trust fund to the children was vested.

Devine v. Delano

272 Ill. 166 · Illinois Supreme Court · Feb 16, 1916

Staley Company, a starch manufacturing establishment located in Decatur. This gateway was near the northeastern corner of the factory grounds. … They urge that the fireman was not qualified to testify on this subject.

Wilder v. Aurora, DeKalb & Rockford Electric Traction Co.

216 Ill. 493 · Illinois Supreme Court · Jun 23, 1905

then produced, and is attached as an exhibit to the amended and supplemental bill, wherein Watkins, George, Vivian and Kopf assign, set over and transfer to the appellee corporation “all the title, interest, privileges and immunities … The demurrer to the amended and supplemental bill admits the allegation in question to be true, and it stands the same as though it were established by proof.

People Ex Rel. Scott v. College Hills Corp.

91 Ill. 2d 138 · Illinois Supreme Court · Mar 16, 1982

Actual agreements are seldom capable of proof by direct testimony and thus circumstantial evidence may be allowed to establish an alleged conspiracy. [Citations.] … Ct. 1551 , for support that the joint ventures are immunized by the doctrine of ancillary restraints.

Amann v. Faidy

415 Ill. 422 · Illinois Supreme Court · May 20, 1953

His right to claim damages in admiralty is established. All of these may be under adaptations of the civil law to the common law, but when incorporated in it, they become part of the common law. … Physicians of today would have less trouble with the problem, but apart from this, the right to bring an action is clearly distinguishable from the ability to prove the facts.