Case law

Dorman v. Madison County

Appellate Court of Illinois · Aug 7, 2026

Thus, even if the defendants’ actions qualified as a continuing series of torts, the last event in the course of conduct would be the plaintiffs’ firing. … First, the plaintiffs contend that William Mudge’s claimed “statement to law enforcement” privilege is a qualified immunity, and that therefore it presents questions of fact that must go to the jury.

People v. Cissna

170 Ill. App. 3d 398 · Appellate Court of Illinois · Jun 2, 1988

Defendant was placed on 30 months’ probation for the theft conviction after the court warned defendant he qualified for an extended-term sentence on this conviction. … In the present case, the record clearly establishes defendant was sentenced on the original sentences.

In Re Application of County Collector for Judgment of Sale Against Certain Lands

131 Ill. App. 2d 509 · Appellate Court of Illinois · Nov 23, 1970

At the hearing on March 19, 1969, Crawford presented testimony to establish that First Lien Co. had waived strict enforcement of the redemption period. James R. … First Lien Co. knew that Crawford had a mortgage on the property and that Crawford was a highly regulated “quasi public institution, chartered to encourage thrift and promote the ownership of homes, with powers and immunities

People v. Stevens

993 N.E.2d 62 · Appellate Court of Illinois · Jun 14, 2013

These similarities across the offenses are enough to qualify as “general areas of similarity.” See Donoho, 204 Ill. 2d at 184. … The immunity against self- incrimination, however, may be waived by a defendant who wishes to testify as a witness. People v. Parchman, 302 Ill. App. 3d 627, 635 (1998) (citing Brown v.

System Development Services, Inc. v. Haarmann

389 Ill. App. 3d 561 · Appellate Court of Illinois · Apr 13, 2009

The evidence was insufficient to establish that this information qualified as SDS’s trade secrets. … We conclude that the evidence was insufficient to establish that the information contained on SDS’s customer list was sufficiently secret to qualify as a trade secret.

Western Casualty & Surety Co. v. Walker

84 Ill. App. 3d 129 · Appellate Court of Illinois · May 13, 1980

Blazer argues that the demolition exclusion that is contained on page 1 of the policy is qualified by the provision on page 2 of the policy. … General Accident Fire & Life Assurance Corp. (1972), 53 Ill. 2d 285 , 290 N.E.2d 873 , argues that the exclusionary language on page 1 clearly establishes that there was no coverage for the demolition done by Blazer.

People v. Douglas

183 Ill. App. 3d 241 · Appellate Court of Illinois · Jun 14, 1989

Even the transcript of the initial telephone call to the police established she was frightened and hysterical. … We find the trial court did not abuse its discretion in qualifying her as an expert.

Wisnasky-Bettorf v. Pierce

Appellate Court of Illinois · Aug 19, 2010

The resolution to fill a vacancy in nomination shall be duly acknowledged before an officer qualified to take acknowledgments of deeds and shall include, upon its face, the following information: (a) the name of … So, this would cover the case where you have a... a Primary where a major Party failed to have a candidate qualify for the Primary ballot.

In Re Petition to Annex Certain Territory to the Village of Round Lake Park

29 Ill. App. 3d 651 · Appellate Court of Illinois · Jun 26, 1975

petitioners are not bona fide "owners” of the lands sought to be annexed, but are mere title holders who are grantees from a trust which previously held title to the land and are petitioners here merely for the purpose of qualifying … However, no case we know of has held that a fee title owner under a recorded deed did not qualify as an “owner” or “owner of-record,” for the purposes of this or similarly worded statutes.

People v. Baker

242 N.E.3d 282 · Appellate Court of Illinois · Sep 29, 2023

¶ 28 It is undisputed that defendant did have a qualifying adult conviction—two of them, in fact. … ¶ 36 A reviewing court starts with the presumption that a statute is constitutional, and the burden is on the party challenging it “to clearly establish any constitutional invalidity.”

Preuter v. State Officers Electoral Board

Appellate Court of Illinois · Oct 25, 2002

A mixed question of fact and law is reviewed under the clearly erroneous standard. See City of Belvidere , 181 Ill.2d at 205 , 692 N.E.2d at 302 . … As noted above, in this case, the statute at issue is subject to several interpretations; competent legal counsel would have had no way of determining that the Guide was clearly wrong on this point.

Bushong v. Homer Glen Area Chamber of Commerce

2026 IL App (1st) 250038-U · Appellate Court of Illinois · Feb 19, 2026

¶6 On appeal, Bushong argues that the trial court’s dismissal based on immunity was erroneous. … It is clearly apparent that there are no set of facts that could be proven that would entitle Bushong to recovery, so the dismissal was properly entered with prejudice.

Knauerhaze v. Nelson

361 Ill. App. 3d 538 · Appellate Court of Illinois · Sep 19, 2005

Nelson’s testimony clearly established evidence through which the jury could conclude that Dr. Allen breached his duty of care. Moreover, Dr. Nelson testified that Dr. … We therefore find that Knauerhaze has failed to meet his burden of “clearly establishing fa] constitutional violation.” Bernier, 113 Ill. 2d at 227 , 497 N.E.2d at 767 .

Golden v. Mullen Modified May 1, 1998

Appellate Court of Illinois · Aug 22, 1997

Clearly, Mullen was under a duty to respond to Sullivan's concerns with diligence and candor. … Since the privilege affords complete immunity, classification of absolutely privileged communications is necessarily narrow. Barakat v. Matz , 271 Ill. App. 3d at 667 .

Ruffin v. Boler

Appellate Court of Illinois · Jun 25, 2008

Grimm was qualified to testify as to a possible cause of Tanisha's injury, and (2) Dr. … It was established at the hearing that Dr.

State Bank & Trust Co. v. Commercial Trust & Savings Bank

300 Ill. App. 435 · Appellate Court of Illinois · May 22, 1939

Moreover, the facts as stipulated established the liability of the sureties. … The Supreme Court there concluded that the collector, Ryan, having failed to pay the money into the town treasury, had clearly breached his official bond. In People v.

People v. White

122 Ill. App. 3d 24 · Appellate Court of Illinois · Feb 21, 1984

establish the existence of an agreement.’ … The element which is not clearly articulated in these authorities is that the uncharged conspiracy must be factually intertwined with the offense charged.

Khan v. The Department of Healthcare and Family Services

54 N.E.3d 286 · Appellate Court of Illinois · May 13, 2016

his care, if not the written defined standard so my criteria, my standard was based on how I practice and how my peers in the community feel that we should practice in terms of definition and immunization … Rather, a reading of the testimony in context clearly demonstrates that Dr. Park regularly treated rheumatologic patients.

Schoneberg v. Grundy County Special Education Cooperative

67 Ill. App. 3d 899 · Appellate Court of Illinois · Jan 10, 1979

Defendants contend plaintiff has failed to establish that she applied and was qualified for the fourth-grade position while plaintiff argues to the contrary. … In light of the foregoing, we believe the evidence overwhelmingly establishes that plaintiff was qualified for the fourth-grade position and the Commission erred in holding to the contrary.

Village of Oak Lawn v. Illinois Human Rights Commission

133 Ill. App. 3d 221 · Appellate Court of Illinois · May 16, 1985

To establish a prima facie case, a plaintiff must prove by a preponderance of the evidence that she applied for an available position for which she was qualified, and that despite those qualifications, she was rejected under … Walsh has not established at the outset that she was qualified for the job of a police officer.